Mayday Cherry vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

Mayday Cherry vs Ginkgo Biloba

Prunus padus

Ginkgo biloba

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Mayday Cherry
Ginkgo Biloba

Mayday Cherry is a small deciduous tree known for its early blooming and fragrant white flowers.

A favourite specimen tree on prairie homesteads, Mayday Cherry produces small black berries that are inedible to people but highly desirable to birds.

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.

Mayday Cherry Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none

Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: early blooming, white
Fruit: small black berries
Berries: small black berries
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Seeds: located within the berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: common bird cherry, european bird cherry
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree