Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
-
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Quercus
बालकुवारी
In German
Quercus
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Quercus
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Quercus
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Quercus
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Quercus
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Quercus
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Season and Care of Water Oak and Ginkgo
Season and care of Water Oak and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Ginkgo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Ginkgo Physical Information
Water Oak and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Ginkgo are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Water Oak and Ginkgo
Care of Water Oak and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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.