Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba (Male)

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 – more info, 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.

Note: All of our Ginkgo trees are males, which means they won’t have the stinky flowers the females do.

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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I was a little reluctant to buy a tree online since I had not done it before. This tree came and was very well packaged and secured against any damage. It was a pleasure to deal with Wilson Brothers Gardens.———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The tree arrived in good order. It has been planted now for about a month. It seems healthy and growing. Well-pleased.———————————–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

Extremely fast shipping , plants looked very healthy . Ordered two and will be ordering more.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! Thanks for the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The tree arrived in good shape, loved the box it came in. I planted it right away and it has been watered by rain or snow most days. Ask me in the Spring if it is still alive and growing. But so far, so good. I would definitely order from this company again. Thanks.———————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG