Ginkgo Biloba vs Bebbs Willow - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Bebbs Willow

Ginkgo biloba

Salix bebbiana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Ginkgo Biloba
Bebbs 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.

This large shrub is native to all of Canada and most of the United States. Its leaves are green on the top and grey on the bottom, and it produces catkin based flowers and non-edible fruit which appears very similar to a group of pine needles.

Bebb's Willow is foraged for by many species including elk, hares, beavers and various birds. It is commonly used to prevent erosion and protect aquatic environments due to its preference for shady, moist environments.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Bebbs Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 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: short
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
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: beak willow, diamond willow, livid willow, long-beaked willow, smooth bebb willow, smooth gray willow