Ginkgo Biloba vs Siberian Elm - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Siberian Elm

Ulmus pumila

Ginkgo biloba

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Siberian Elm
Ginkgo Biloba

Siberian Elm is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree. It has a similar form to American Elm, but smaller, with a more pyramidal habit and shorter lifespan. It is also more resistant to Dutch Elm disease and is very salt tolerant.

Siberian Elm was grown as shelterbelts in the prairies after the Dustbowl disasters, where its rapid growth and tolerance for drought and cold initially made it a great success. It is an excellent shade tree.

Note: Due to it's increasingly controversial reputation for being invasive in warmer climates, we are no longer planning to grow this species for retail purchase on a regular basis.

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.

Siberian Elm Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: asiatic elm, chinese elm, dwarf elm
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree