Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
PYRUS communis
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
नाशपाती
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Birne
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Poire
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Pera
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Pera
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Gruszka
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Pear
Season and care of Ginkgo and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Ginkgo and Pear Physical Information
Ginkgo and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Pear are as follows:
Care of Ginkgo and Pear
Care of Ginkgo and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.