Ginkgo Biloba vs Bitternut Hickory - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Bitternut Hickory

Ginkgo biloba

Carya cordiformis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Ginkgo Biloba
Bitternut Hickory

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 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.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Bitternut Hickory Quick Facts

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

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

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


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: swamp hickory