Ginkgo Biloba vs Big Leaf Maple - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Big Leaf Maple

Ginkgo biloba

Acer macrophyllum

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Ginkgo Biloba
Big Leaf Maple

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 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.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 5a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: yellow to gold
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
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple