Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
South America
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
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, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
ANANAS
Common Name
Ginkgo
Pineapple
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
अनानास
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Ananas
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Ananas
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Piña
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Abacaxi
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Ananas
In Latin
Gingko
Pineapple
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Bromeliales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Pineapple
Season and care of Ginkgo and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Ginkgo and Pineapple Physical Information
Ginkgo and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Pineapple are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Ginkgo and Pineapple
Care of Ginkgo and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.