Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Ginkgo
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Gingko
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Bignoniaceae
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Jacaranda
Season and care of Ginkgo and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginkgo and Jacaranda Physical Information
Ginkgo and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Jacaranda are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Jacaranda
Care of Ginkgo and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.