Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)
Regarded as one of the most distinct and beautiful of all deciduous trees, Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) is a deciduous conifer with a dense, pyramidal habit when young, becoming more irregular with age. Adding visual interest and beauty to the landscape, its spreading canopy of unique, fan-shaped, rich green leaves, turns a stunning yellow color in the fall.
Regarded as one of the most distinct and beautiful of all deciduous trees, Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) is a deciduous conifer with a dense, pyramidal habit when young, becoming more irregular with age. Adding visual interest and beauty to the landscape, its spreading canopy of unique, fan-shaped, rich green leaves, turns a stunning yellow color in the fall. This contributes to its exotic charm, as does its stark winter silhouette bristling with spiky buds. Graceful and attractive in all seasons, Ginkgo biloba is a popular shade tree which establishes easily and tolerates many urban conditions including heat, air pollution or salt.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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| 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 | 25' – 50' (7.5m – 15m) |
| Spread | 25' – 35' (7.5m – 10.5m) |
| 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 |