Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Ginkgo
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Mizuna
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Mizuna
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Mizuna
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Mizuna
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Mizuna
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Mizuna
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Capparales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Mizuna
Season and care of Ginkgo and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Ginkgo and Mizuna Physical Information
Ginkgo and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Mizuna are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Ginkgo and Mizuna
Care of Ginkgo and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.