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Ginkgo Biloba vs Manchurian Walnut
Ginkgo biloba
Juglans mandshurica
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
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 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.
Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts
Manchurian Walnut Quick Facts
Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities