Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
-
Ginkgo biloba
Number of Varieties
51
0
40000
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-94-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-7
9-3
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Plant Size
Minimum Height
300.00 cm460.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
300.00 cm240.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
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Shape
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Bi-lobed
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Slow
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
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Silverthorn
बालकुवारी
In German
Silverthorn
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Silverthorn
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Silverthorn
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Silverthorn
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Silverthorn
Gingko
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Ginkgoales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Ginkgo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
7040
1
27800
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