Ginkgo Biloba vs Bristlecone Pine - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Bristlecone Pine

Ginkgo biloba

Pinus aristata

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Ginkgo Biloba
Bristlecone Pine

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.

Bristlecone Pine is a small to medium evergreen with an irregular habit and contorted branches.

This extremely long-lived tree is relatively low maintenance and drought-tolerant.

It is known for its deep green to blue-green needles flecked with white resin, and its thin, scaly, grey-brown bark. Because it is extremely slow-growing, Bristlecone Pine is well suited to smaller properties.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Bristlecone Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: extremely slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: colorado bristlecone pine, foxtail pine, hickory pine, rocky mountain bristlecone pine