Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Mandarin
बालकुवारी
In German
Mandarin
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
mandarin
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
mandarín
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
tangerina
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Mandarynka
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ginkgoales
Family
Rutaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Season and Care of Mandarin and Ginkgo
Season and care of Mandarin and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandarin and Ginkgo Physical Information
Mandarin and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Ginkgo are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Mandarin and Ginkgo
Care of Mandarin and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin 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.