Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
China
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
बालकुवारी
In German
Cordia subcordata
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ginkgoales
Family
Boraginaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Cycad
Season and Care of Kou and Ginkgo
Season and care of Kou and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Ginkgo Physical Information
Kou and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Ginkgo are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Kou and Ginkgo
Care of Kou and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.