Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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 green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
In Hindi
नाशपाती
बालकुवारी
In German
Birne
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Poire
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Pera
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Pera
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Gruszka
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Phylum
Vascular plant
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Ginkgo
Season and care of Pear and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Ginkgo season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Ginkgo Physical Information
Pear and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Ginkgo are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Pear and Ginkgo
Care of Pear and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.