Ginkgo Biloba vs Brandon Elm - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Brandon Elm

Ginkgo biloba

Ulmus americana Brandon

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Ginkgo Biloba
Brandon Elm

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.

Brandon Elm is a hardy and adaptable tree. Its dark green foliage turns brilliant gold in the fall.

This cultivar of the American Elm is long-lived and fast growing. Due to its smaller and more compact form than its cousin, the American Elm, Brandon Elm it is often preferred for home landscapes where it can command the extra money required to propagate it.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Brandon Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree