Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
California, Mexico
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
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Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Ginkgo
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Ginkgo and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginkgo and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Ginkgo and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Monterey Pine
Care of Ginkgo and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.