Ginkgo Biloba vs Korean Pine - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Korean Pine

Pinus koraiensis

Ginkgo biloba

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Korean Pine
Ginkgo Biloba

Korean Pine is an attractive conifer suitable for shelterbelts, privacy screens, and ornamental planting. This tree is especially prized for its pine nuts. Korean Pine nuts are larger than most other species. They can be used in salads, pesto sauce, and other foods.

This conifer is generally tolerant of urban conditions but much prefers cool summer climates.

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.

Korean Pine Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

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


Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: long blue-green needles
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: large edible seeds
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Cones: attractive edible pine nuts
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: chinese pinenut
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree