Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Ginkgo
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Esperanza
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Esperanza
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Esperanza
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Esperanza
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Esperanza
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Esperanza
In Latin
Gingko
Esperanza
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Lamiales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Esperanza
Season and care of Ginkgo and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginkgo and Esperanza Physical Information
Ginkgo and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Esperanza are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Esperanza
Care of Ginkgo and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.