Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
-
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Ginkgo
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Vinca
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Vinca
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Vinca
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Vinca
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Vinca
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Vinca
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Gentianales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ginkgo
Catharanthus
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Vinca
Season and care of Ginkgo and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginkgo and Vinca Physical Information
Ginkgo and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Vinca are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Vinca
Care of Ginkgo and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.