Ginkgo biloba
$679.99
Ginkgo biloba grows into a tall architectural tree with fan-shaped green leaves, a clear yellow fall display, and strong tolerance of demanding urban sites.
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Description
Ginkgo biloba grows into a tall architectural tree with an upright young crown that broadens irregularly with age. Fan-shaped green leaves turn clear yellow in fall, while gray bark remains visible after leaf drop.
Plant it as a specimen in a sunny urban or large garden setting. Established trees tolerate drought, heat, air pollution, and road salt. Female trees develop fleshy-coated seeds with a strong odor, while many named landscape cultivars are male and do not produce them.
Choose moist but well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Blend planting compost and grit into the planting hole. Do not add fertilizer at planting. Routine pruning is unnecessary, though damaged branches can be removed in late winter or early spring.
Seeds are harmful if eaten by people or pets, and the fleshy seed coat may cause contact dermatitis.
Additional information
| Height | 1200 cm – 2500 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 400 cm – 800 cm |
| Synonyms | Pterophyllus salisburiensis, Salisburia adiantifolia, Salisburia biloba, Salisburia ginkgo |
| Family | Ginkgoaceae |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Aphids or scale insects may occasionally occur, though serious pest problems are uncommon. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus may rarely occur. |
| Pruning | Remove damaged branches in late winter or early spring; routine pruning is unnecessary. |
| Hazardous information | Seeds are harmful if eaten by people or pets, and the fleshy seed coat may cause contact dermatitis. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly to establish, then during prolonged drought. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun with any aspect. |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Cone, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree, Fossil Tree, Japanese Silver Apricot |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23012464, GINBI040WB, GINBI045WB, GINBI050WB, GINBI060WB, GINBI1757G, GINBI30015G |
| Usps | Fan-shaped green leaves turn clear yellow in fall., It tolerates urban pollution, road salt, heat, and drought. |