Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Ginkgo
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
बालकुवारी
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Ginkgo
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Ginkgo season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Ginkgo Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Ginkgo are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Bird Cherry and Ginkgo
Care of Bird Cherry and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry 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.