Ginkgo Biloba vs Tristis Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Tristis Poplar

Ginkgo biloba

Populus x Tristis

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Ginkgo Biloba
Tristis Poplar

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.

Tristis Poplar is a large deciduous tree. It is cold hardy, disease resistant, and relatively drought tolerant. Tristis Poplar loses its leaves later in the year than other Poplars, making it a great ornamental tree in fall.

It's known for its strongly scented balsamic buds and yellow foliage in autumn. Because of its size, Tristis Poplar is most suitable for large properties and will help prevent wind erosion.

Tristis Poplar is slower-growing than many newer hybrids, for a longer useful lifespan. Tristis grows especially well in the southern prairies due to its resistance to cold dry winds.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Tristis Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree