Red Maple vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

Red Maple vs Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Acer rubrum

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Ginkgo Biloba
Red Maple

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.

Red Maple is a beautiful deciduous tree that blooms with small red flowers in the spring. It is one of the first trees to change colour in the fall, turning a brilliant reddish-orange colour. It is one of the most common and widespread maples in North America.

Red Maple is a great choice for parks and large gardens where there is ample room for its root system.

Important note: Red Maple leaves are toxic to horses if ingested in quantity.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Red Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Toxicity: wilted leaves toxic to horses
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: soft maple, swamp maple, water maple