Ginkgo Biloba vs Western Chokecherry - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Western Chokecherry

Ginkgo biloba

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Ginkgo Biloba
Western Chokecherry

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 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.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
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: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry