Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Astilbe
बालकुवारी
In German
Prachtspieren
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Astilbe
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Astilbe
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
astilbe
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
astilbe
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
astilbe
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Artemisia
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Cycad
Season and Care of Astilbe and Ginkgo
Season and care of Astilbe and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Ginkgo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Ginkgo Physical Information
Astilbe and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Ginkgo are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Astilbe and Ginkgo
Care of Astilbe and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.