Ginkgo Biloba vs Japanese Black Pine - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Japanese Black Pine

Pinus thunbergii

Ginkgo biloba

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Japanese Black Pine
Ginkgo Biloba

Japanese Black Pine is known for its unique and irregular growth habit, making it a striking landscape addition. It typically does not grow with a central leader. This causes it to form a flat-top, classic bonsai-like shape when mature. When it has a central leader, it will grow with a twisted trunk. Another striking feature is the white apical buds which contrast with the surrounding green needles.

The Japanese Black Pine is an excellent candidate for a bonsai tree and is frequently used by the bonsai community. It is found along the Japanese coast and is salt tolerant.

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.

Japanese Black Pine Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 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: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


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


Other Names: black pine, green pine, japanese pine, pinus thunbergiana, thunberg pine
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree