Ginkgo Biloba vs Amur Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Amur Cherry

Ginkgo biloba

Prunus maackii

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

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.

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)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
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.)
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Flowers: white, in spring
Berries: black fruit
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: amur chokecherry