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Ginkgo Biloba vs Horse Chestnut

Ginkgo biloba

Aesculus hippocastanum

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Ginkgo Biloba
Horse Chestnut

The Ginkgo Biloba is regarded as one of the most distinctive and beautiful of all the deciduous trees, and has remained genetically unchanged for millions of years. Its beautifully fan-shaped leaves develop a clear yellow colour in fall. Graceful and attractive year-round, Ginkgo is the perfect conversation starter in your yard.

Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. It produces large nuts.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

GINKGO BILOBA QUICK FACTS

HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTS

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree