Ginkgo Biloba vs Royal Purple Smokebush - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Royal Purple Smokebush

Ginkgo biloba

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

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Ginkgo Biloba
Royal Purple Smokebush

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.

Royal Purple Smokebush is an attractive and dramatic shrub. Mid-summer you'll notice feathery, purple-pink puffs of airy seed clusters that give the illusion of smoke. The contrast of these seed clusters against deep purple-red foliage will make Royal Purple Smokebush your new favorite shrub.

It is tolerant of clay soil, drought, and deer, making Royal Purple Smokebush a hardy addition to any yard. Try it in a hedge, shrub border, or as an accent shrub; regardless of how you use it, this shrub will be a head turner.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree