Golden Chain Tree

Ginkgo

About Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo

Golden Chain Tree

Ginkgo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Brazil

China

Types

Laburnum anagyroides

Ginkgo biloba

Number of Varieties

251

0 40000

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green

Orange, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Bi-lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels

Allergy

allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Formal Garden, Used in parkland

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Vomiting

Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture

Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOPHANTHERA lactescens

GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'

Common Name

Golden Chain Tree

Ginkgo

In Hindi

Laburnum

बालकुवारी

In German

Goldregen (Pflanze)

Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum

In French

Laburnum

Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus

In Spanish

Laburnum

Gingo, Árbol de oro

In Greek

Laburnum

Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο

In Portuguese

Laburnum

Nogueira-do-Japão

In Polish

Złotokap

Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny

In Latin

Laburnum

Gingko

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Ginkgophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Ginkgoopsida

Order

Fabales

Ginkgoales

Family

Fabaceae

Ginkgoaceae

Genus

Laburnum

Ginkgo

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Cycad

Tribe

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

4540

1 27800

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Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo

Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Ginkgo doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Ginkgo has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo

Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.

Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo Physical Information

Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo are as follows:

Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.