Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mediterranean
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Red
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
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Traditional medicine, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Ginkgo
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
arbousier
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
medronheiro
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Ericales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree
Care of Ginkgo and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.