Overview
Ginkgo biloba 'maidenhair tree' is a beautiful deciduous tree known for its bilobed green leaves turning a stunning yellow in autumn and will add visual interest to any landscape.
Description
The Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species in the world. This showy, medium-sized, deciduous tree gets its name from its fan-shaped, often bilobed, light green leaves. The leaves turn a stunning yellow during autumn, and the tree develops yellow fruits containing a single large seed.
Ginkgo biloba 'maidenhair tree' will have a pyramidal shape while young, becoming more irregular with age, growing to 10m/32ft tall and 4m/13ft wide (within 20 years), making this an excellent ornamental tree for a variety of landscapes.
Planting Position
The Ginkgo biloba will thrive in most soils, although it prefers well-drained, moist, moderately fertile soil in a full sun position.
Attributes
Columnar, upright, medium-sized deciduous garden tree. An excellent choice for adding visual interest to any landscape.
Ginkgo biloba | Maidenhair Tree | Bare Root
- Flowers: Inconspicuous small greenish-yellow flowers
- Foliage: Distinctive fan-shaped, bright green leaves that turn a brilliant golden yellow in autumn
- Mature Height & Spread: Slow to moderate growth rate, reaching up to 15-25m
- Soil Preference: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Plant Interest: A distinctive and low maintenance tree providing wonderful autumn interest
- Flowers: Inconspicuous small greenish-yellow flowers
