Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires large amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Ginkgo
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Giant Sequoia
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Giant Sequoia
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Gingko
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Ginkgo
Sequoiadendron
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia
Care of Ginkgo and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.