Ginkgo Biloba vs Manchurian Walnut - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Manchurian Walnut

Juglans mandshurica

Ginkgo biloba

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Manchurian Walnut
Ginkgo Biloba

Manchurian Walnut is a large, broad and often multi-stemmed tree with ornamental qualities. This tree produces large, thick-shelled nuts that ripen in the fall. These edible walnuts are reportedly difficult to crack open. They are useful for attracting wildlife, especially squirrels.

The Manchurian Walnut contains and exudes much lesser quantities of allelopathic compounds, such as juglone (common to walnuts), that may prevent or impair growth of nearby plants. Therefore, it is commonly embraced as a safe walnut to plant.

There are reports of rare this species surviving winters to -45C with specimens growing and thriving in Alaska and Edmonton.

There is no regular supply of this species. It is rare and not produced each year.

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.

Manchurian Walnut Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: light grey
Nuts: large walnuts
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Other Names: chinese walnut
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree