Ginkgo Biloba vs Pembina Plum - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Pembina Plum

Ginkgo biloba

Prunus nigra x salicina Pembina

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Ginkgo Biloba
Pembina Plum

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.

Pembina Plum is one of the best-tasting plums that can be planted on the prairies. It is semi-freestone with orange flesh that is soft, juicy, and sweet which contrasts with the thick, sour, dark red skin. The plums can grow up to 5 cm in diameter and are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

They typically ripen in mid to late August and should be picked as soon as they are ripe. If left too long, the fruit will fall off the tree.

Pembina Plum is a hybrid between Canada Plum and Japanese Plum. For fruit production, it needs to be planted with another variety for cross-pollination. Canada Plum and American Plum are considered universal pollinizers.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Pembina Plum Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 4 m (14 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree