Ohio Buckeye vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

Ohio Buckeye vs Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Aesculus glabra

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Ginkgo Biloba
Ohio Buckeye

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.

Ohio Buckeye is a medium sized deciduous tree. If you are looking for a shade tree, Ohio Buckeye's dense canopy of unique leaves can provide it.

Named after its fruit, an inedible nut enclosed in a prickly husk, Ohio Buckeye also features green-yellow flowers and long, broad leaves that turn brilliant red in the fall.

Slow growing, but an extremely attractive tree. Find out what experienced horticulturalists already know: this tree is a gem.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $6.99
Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Foliage: palmate
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Nuts: spiny nut
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye