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Ginkgo Biloba vs Basswood (American Linden)

Ginkgo biloba

Tilia americana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Ginkgo Biloba
Basswood (American Linden)

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.

Basswood, also known as American Linden, provides shade and fragrant flowers with characteristically attractive leaves and branching.

It typically has a large uniformly round crown with a straight branch free trunk.

Basswood is typically found along streams and lakes or at the bottom of slopes where the ground is moist.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Basswood (American Linden) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 33 m (110 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Foliage: thick, heart shaped leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: mid-June to mid-july creamy yellow, fragant
Fruit: many, nutlike
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: american linden