Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
India, Nepal
Types
Ginkgo biloba
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Ginkgo
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
पीले अदरक
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Gingko
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Ginkgoales
Zingiberales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger
Care of Ginkgo and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.