Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Height at Maturity: 50-70′

Width at Maturity: 30-40′
Spacing: 20′ for solid row; 45’+ for space between trees

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Rounded

Growth Rate: Slow

Flower Color: Green

Flowering Period: Spring

Flower Type: –

Fragrant Flowers: –

Foliage Color: Rich Green
Fall Foliage Color: Bright Yellow

Fragrant Foliage: No

Bark Color: Light Gray-Brown

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, lower when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt – Fertile

Soil Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Wet!

Soil pH: 5.0 – 8.0

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Drought, Insects, Pollution, Clay Soils

Description

The Ginkgo Tree, also called the Maidenhair Tree, is one of just a few surviving trees to have inhabited the earth 150 million years ago. It’s an unusual and unique tree from China with interesting 5-inch wide, two lobed, somewhat leathery, fan shaped bright green leaves that in fall turn the brightest, brilliant yellow of any tree in existence.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing slowly from 50 to 70 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide, the Ginkgo tree is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or spaced in rows to delineate a property line, drive or street. It is also ideal for use to accentuate entryways, frame tall homes and structures, or to provide shade for patios, decks and other sitting areas.

Suggested Spacing: 20 feet for solid row; 45 feet or more for space between trees

Growing Preferences

One of if not the easiest trees to grow, the Ginkgo adapts well to adverse growing conditions in urban areas. It is remarkably free of diseases, is insect resistant, and exceptionally drought tolerant when established. It adapts well to most soil types, even clay, and won’t be bothered by moist or dry soil conditions. Soil pH is of no concern as Ginkgo trees perform well in both acid and alkaline conditions. Avoid pruning other than to remove damaged branches or lower branches to expose more trunk. Over time Ginkgo trees fill out well with no pruning.

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The tree arrived fast and in great shape.
Better then most I bought elsewhere.
Won’t know a lot until next spring.
Very good folks to deal with.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Looking forward to plant this tree.
Thanks.———————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Hi, I just received my order of a 5 gallon Ginkgo tree. I am so thrilled with the large size of this plant!
I have ordered from other companies (not mentioning any names) and I was a bit underwhelmed with the size of the specimen relative to the price tag. This tree you sent me looks like it is worth $120 🙂 I will definitely order from you guys again!
And the cardboard packaging was very cleverly designed and sturdy.
Thanks so much! I can’t wait until it sprouts out its leaves in a couple months.————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Tree was shipped and arrive much earlier than I expected (given all the lock downs). Was in great shape and so far seems to be taking well.——————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG