Ginkgo Biloba vs Black Cottonwood - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Black Cottonwood

Ginkgo biloba

Populus trichocarpa

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

Ginkgo Biloba
Black Cottonwood

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.

Black Cottonwood is the largest and tallest of the North American poplars. Named after its white, fluffy seeds with cottony hairs, this hardy tree produces sticky, fragrant buds and has a straight growth habit. Black Cottonwood needs ample moisture and nutrients to grow successfully to full height and are found in the Western provinces and the Yukon with BC being its heartland.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Black Cottonwood Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: AB, BC, YT
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar