Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Ginkgo biloba
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Ginkgo
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Narzissen
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Narcissus
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Narcissus
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Narcissus
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Narcyz
In Latin
Gingko
Narcissus
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Liliales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Cycad
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Jonquil
Season and care of Ginkgo and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginkgo and Jonquil Physical Information
Ginkgo and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Jonquil are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Ginkgo and Jonquil
Care of Ginkgo and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.