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Ginkgo Biloba vs Royal Purple Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Ginkgo biloba

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Royal Purple Smokebush
Ginkgo Biloba

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.

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 Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree