Russian Olive vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

Russian Olive vs Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Elaeagnus angustifolia

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Ginkgo Biloba
Russian Olive

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 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.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Russian Olive Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Foliage: silver scales
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: yellow
Fruit: silver-yellow, olive-like
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: silver berry oleaster, wild olive