Russian Olive vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

Russian Olive vs Ginkgo Biloba

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Ginkgo biloba

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Russian Olive
Ginkgo Biloba

Russian Olive is a medium-sized deciduous tree that has attractive silvery coloured foliage with small yellow flowers that emit a fragrant sweet smell.

It is drought and salt tolerant, and works well as a shelterbelt species. Russian Olive can also be used to combat erosion.

Note: although Russian Olive is planted as an attractive boulevard tree in many northern areas, in warmer areas it can invade watersheds and is considered invasive. Please do some research and plant the right tree in the right place.

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.

Russian Olive Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Other Names: silver berry oleaster, wild olive
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree