Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Ginkgo
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
बालकुवारी
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ginkgoales
Family
Aceraceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.