Ginkgo Biloba vs Robert Chokecherry - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Robert Chokecherry

Ginkgo biloba

Prunus virginiana Robert

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Ginkgo Biloba
Robert Chokecherry

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.

Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.

The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Foliage: red leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fruit: large, black, grape sized
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree