Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
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, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
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
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Ginkgo
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Palme
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Paume
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Palma
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Palma
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Palma
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Arecales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ginkgo
Archontophoenix
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginkgo and King Palm
Season and care of Ginkgo and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginkgo and King Palm Physical Information
Ginkgo and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and King Palm are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Ginkgo and King Palm
Care of Ginkgo and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.