Ginkgo Biloba vs Horse Chestnut - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

Ginkgo biloba

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Horse Chestnut
Ginkgo Biloba

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.

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 Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree