Ginkgo Biloba vs Smooth Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Smooth Sumac

Rhus glabra

Ginkgo biloba

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Ginkgo Biloba

Smooth Sumac is an excellent shrub for both its ornamental appeal and tolerance of difficult planting sites. You'll love the attractive pyramidal spikes of hairy, red berries that emerge on female plants and the fern-like foliage that covers both male and female varieties.

Ensure you give Smooth Sumac enough space to spread out due to its high suckering nature. While not ideal for small, urban yards, this shrub will make a stunning border along a woodland edge or roadside.

Note:These plants typically reach maturity and make their sex easily known (females producing fruit) in their 3rd or 4th year of growth. Our seedlings are too young to identify their sex.

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.

Smooth Sumac Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: scarlet red
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree