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 generally not bothered by insects or disease.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
Green
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
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Japanese
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Standard, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.