Ginkgo Biloba vs Bitternut Hickory - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Bitternut Hickory

Carya cordiformis

Ginkgo biloba

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Bitternut Hickory
Ginkgo Biloba

Bitternut Hickory is a large deciduous tree that makes a great shade tree for yards and parks. This tree is native to Eastern North America. Although it produces nuts, they are bitter and inedible. Some consider this wood to be the best flavour for smoking meats.

Plant Bitternut Hickory in it’s forever home. It is difficult to transplant due to its long taproot, and may not survive.

The wood is strong and has historically been used for wheels, ladders, and furniture.

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.

Bitternut Hickory Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 13 m (42 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: ridged, durable
Nuts: bitter
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC
Other Names: swamp hickory
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree