Ginkgo Biloba vs Big Leaf Maple - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Big Leaf Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Ginkgo biloba

CUSTOM GROW

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Big Leaf Maple
Ginkgo Biloba

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

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.

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
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: very large in classic maple shape
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: BC
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree