Ginkgo biloba Horizontalis (Maidenhair Tree)
Ginkgo biloba ‘Horizontalis’ (Maidenhair Tree) is a small deciduous conifer adorned with a fairly flat canopy of horizontally spreading branches, densely covered with pretty, fan-shaped, green leaves. The foliage turns brilliant gold in the fall. This contributes to its exotic charm, as does its stark winter silhouette bristling with spiky buds.
Ginkgo biloba 'Horizontalis' (Maidenhair Tree) is a small deciduous conifer adorned with a fairly flat canopy of horizontally spreading branches, densely covered with pretty, fan-shaped, green leaves. The foliage turns brilliant gold in the fall. This contributes to its exotic charm, as does its stark winter silhouette bristling with spiky buds. A moderate grower, 8-12 in. per year (20-30 cm), this Maidenhair Tree is graceful and attractive in all seasons. One of the most pollution-tolerant trees.
- Grows up to 8-10 ft. tall (240-300 cm) and 8-20 ft. wide (240-600 cm). The spread can be easily controlled by early spring pruning.
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils.
- Salt, heat or air pollution tolerance.
- Perfect as a specimen tree.
- Generally pest and disease free
- Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. This tree transplants easily and establishes without difficulty.
- Native to China
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 3 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 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, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Ginkgo – Maidenhair Trees |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 8' – 20' (240cm – 6m) |
| Spacing | 240″ (600cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |