Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Ginkgo
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Oswego चाय
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Oswego Tee
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
té Oswego
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Gingko
Oswega Tea
Order
Ginkgoales
Lamiales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Ginkgo and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Ginkgo and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Ginkgo and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Ginkgo and Oswego Tea
Care of Ginkgo and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.