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Common Hackberry vs Ginkgo Biloba

Celtis occidentalis

Ginkgo biloba

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Common Hackberry
Ginkgo Biloba

The Common Hackberry is a medium-sized deciduous tree that resembles the American Elm but is immune to Dutch Elm Disease. They are versatile and can adapt to a variety of growing conditions.

It produces purple-red, berry-like fruit with a large seed in the center. Both the sweet flesh, which tastes similar to dates, and the crunchy seed are edible. The fruit remains on the tree throughout the winter, offering a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.

The Common Hackberry can also be a great addition to a pollinator garden. The tree itself is a host for the larvae of several butterfly species and the flowers provide a source of pollen and nectar.

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.

Common Hackberry Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
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
Berries: black, edible
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late fall to winter
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: MB, ON, QC
Other Names: american hackberry, beaverwood, false elm, nettle tree, northern hackberry
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree