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Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo Tree, Maidenhair Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate, Connon N.

 

Description

The Ginko biloba, with its distinct fan-shaped leaves, initially grows with a pyramidal habit, but later becomes wide-spreading. It is slow growing. Leaves turn golden yellow in the fall. Dropping fruit can be a nuisance but you can purchase a male plant to avoid the fruit. Ginkgo can also be used as bonsai. It is generally not bothered by insects or disease.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Yellow

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Brown, Orange

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Japanese, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Standard, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Indoor, Lawn, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Wind Break, Shade Tree, Medicinal

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.