Ginkgo Biloba vs European Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs European Mountain Ash

Ginkgo biloba

Sorbus aucuparia

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Ginkgo Biloba
European Mountain Ash

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.

European Mountain Ash is an attractive, ornamental tree. This medium-sized tree produces tiny white-yellow flowers in the spring and decorative clusters of small red/orange berries in the summer. Its bitter fruit is often used to make Rowan Jelly, is a traditional garnish for wild game and venison. Ideal for residential lots, European Mountain Ash will attracts birds to your property.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Berries: bunches of berries
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: quickbeam, rowan