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Ginkgo Biloba vs Pembina Plum

Prunus nigra x salicina Pembina

Ginkgo biloba

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Pembina Plum
Ginkgo Biloba

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.

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 Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 4 m (14 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: white
Fruit: purple-red skin with yellow flesh
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree