Bur Oak vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

Bur Oak vs Ginkgo Biloba

Quercus macrocarpa

Ginkgo biloba

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Bur Oak
Ginkgo Biloba

Bur Oak has a wide distribution but is one of the only oaks that will grow well on the prairies. Bur Oak produces deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn golden yellow to brown in the fall.

Its acorns are round and half enclosed by a mossy fringed cup.

Although slower growing, this long lived tree eventually becomes a popular large ornamental tree for driveways, parks, and the front of industrial buildings. Popular as a memorial or dedication tree.

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

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.

Bur Oak Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (28 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to golden brown
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: small acorns
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Other Names: blue oak, burr oak, mossycup oak, scrub oak
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree