Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Crescent-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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Ginkgo
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Gingko
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Not Available
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Not Available
Order
Ginkgoales
Oxalidales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Ginkgo and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.