Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
China
Types
it is a type of ginger
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
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
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
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
Root bark
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Ginkgo
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
बालकुवारी
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Ginger Jaune
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Gingko
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ginkgoales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Cycad
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Ginkgo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo
Care of Yellow Ginger and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.