Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
-
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Tabebuia
बालकुवारी
In German
Tabebuia
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Tabebuia
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Tabebuia
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Tabebuia
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Order
Lamiales
Ginkgoales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Cycad
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Ginkgo
Season and care of Tabebuia and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Ginkgo Physical Information
Tabebuia and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Ginkgo are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Tabebuia and Ginkgo
Care of Tabebuia and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.