Ginkgo Biloba vs Dakota Pinnacle Birch - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Dakota Pinnacle Birch

Ginkgo biloba

Betula platyphylla fargo

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Ginkgo Biloba
Dakota Pinnacle Birch

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.

Dakota Pinnacle Birch is a hardy deciduous tree with a columnar to narrowly pyramidal form. It makes a beautiful accent tree, and Dakota Pinnacle Birch is insect resistant and drought tolerant.

Dakota Pinnacle Birch features smooth white bark and dark, green foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Dakota Pinnacle Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: grayish-orange
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree