Ginkgo Biloba vs Cypress Oak - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Cypress Oak

Ginkgo biloba

Quercus robur Fastigiata

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Ginkgo Biloba
Cypress Oak

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.

Cypress Oak is an upright, columnar tree that is well suited as a privacy screen or for lining paths and driveways. The upright branch angle causes it to have a narrower spread which makes it suitable for areas with limited space. It has been described as having an elegant, formal look, growing into an upright oval shape with a short trunk. Compared to other oaks it has a much faster growth rate, especially when young.

Cypress Oak is an ancient oak species of England. Traditionally druids respect the oldest oak trees, considering them to be oracles.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Cypress Oak Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 5a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 17 m (55 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: ridged dark grey-black
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Nuts: small acorns
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: columnar english oak, pyramid oak, upright english oak