Ginkgo Biloba vs Pussy Willow - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Pussy Willow

Ginkgo biloba

Salix discolor

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Ginkgo Biloba
Pussy Willow

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.

Pussy Willow is a large shrub or small tree that produces catkins that are soft, silky, and silvery before leaves appear in the spring. This native willow prefers moist to wet soil.

Pussy Willow makes a beautiful accent tree, and its bright branches can be used for floral arrangements or basket making.

All willow are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Pussy Willow Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $3.69 - SAVE UP TO 38%
Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Seeds: located within the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, NT, PE
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: american willow