Ginkgo Biloba vs Western Chokecherry - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Western Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Ginkgo biloba

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Western Chokecherry
Ginkgo Biloba

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

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.

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 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: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none

Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Fall colour: golden yellow
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree