Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Canary Islands
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Ginkgo
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Parrot's Beak
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Papageienschnabel
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Pico de loro
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Gingko
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak
Care of Ginkgo and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.