Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo Tree, Maidenhair Tree
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.