Ginkgo Biloba vs Large Leaf Linden - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Large Leaf Linden

Tilia platyphyllos

Ginkgo biloba

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NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Large Leaf Linden
Ginkgo Biloba

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

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.

Large Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 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


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


Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree