Ginkgo Biloba vs Meyers Spruce - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Meyers Spruce

Ginkgo biloba

Picea meyeri

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

Ginkgo Biloba
Meyers Spruce

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.

Meyer's Spruce is a popular accent tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. This tree resembles Blue Spruce with its flaking bark and bluish-green needles. Meyer's Spruce can tolerate very dry conditions. This species is deer resistant.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Meyers Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 27 m (90 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
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: grey-brown with irregular flaking
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: chinese blue spruce