Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Acer saccharum

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Ginkgo Biloba
Sugar Maple (Hard 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.

Sugar Maple is a large, deciduous tree known for its brilliant fall yellow, orange, and red-orange color display.

This long-lived shade tree features unique "maple"
lobed leaves.

Note: this Zone 4 tree is unlikely to produce commercially viable sap on the prairies.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities

Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree
Other Names: hard maple, rock maple