Ginkgo Biloba vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Ginkgo biloba

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Amur Maackia
Ginkgo Biloba

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

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.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: maackia
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree