Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
China
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Ginkgo
In German
Aubergine
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Aubergine
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Berenjena
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Bakłażan
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Solanales
Ginkgoales
Family
Solanaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Cycad
Season and Care of Eggplant and Ginkgo
Season and care of Eggplant and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Ginkgo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Ginkgo Physical Information
Eggplant and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Ginkgo are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Eggplant and Ginkgo
Care of Eggplant and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant 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.