Ginkgo Biloba vs Siberian Fir - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Siberian Fir

Ginkgo biloba

Abies sibirica

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

(new stock expected: fall of 2027)

Ginkgo Biloba
Siberian Fir

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.

Siberian Fir is an evergreen tree best known for its strong aroma. This tree's needles are popular for essential oils and aromatherapy. It also grows softwood that is used for furniture and wood pulp. This species is very cold hardy and shade tolerant.

This species is bright green and conical shaped. Most interesting is its upright blue cones that fade into brown as they mature.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: smooth, mostly brown with green in places
Flowers: bright pink cone-like
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Cones: long and cylindrical cones, turning from blue to brown
Seeds: cones break up into triangular seeds
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree