Ginkgo Biloba vs Amur Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Amur Cherry

Ginkgo biloba

Prunus maackii

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Ginkgo Biloba
Amur Cherry

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.

Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Berries: black fruit
Flowers: white, in spring
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: amur chokecherry