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Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo Biloba

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Overview

The Ginkgo biloba, or Maidenhair Tree, is a unique, deciduous specimen with fan-shaped leaves that turn vivid yellow in fall. Revered for its resilience and longevity, this prehistoric tree can reach heights of 50-80 feet with a spread of 30-40 feet. It thrives in zones 3-8, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates a range of soil types. Dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended for urban planting to avoid messy fruit.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–11Type TreeClimate Temperate
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — These leaves are typically 2 to 3 inches in width; tree for full or half, image 79
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — The species is dioecious, meaning trees are either male or femaleMaidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree; with a singular split down the middle, image 103Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — tree for full or half; when designing a landscapeMaidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended for urban planting to avoid messy fruit; broadly, image 93Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — providing dramatic seasonal interest; hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree, image 56Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — reaching an average height of 35 to 50 feet with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity; its canopy develops a dignified+116

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — These leaves are typically 2 to 3 inches in width; tree for full or half, image 79
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — The species is dioecious, meaning trees are either male or female
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree; with a singular split down the middle, image 103
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — tree for full or half; when designing a landscape
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended for urban planting to avoid messy fruit; broadly, image 93
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — providing dramatic seasonal interest; hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree, image 56
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — reaching an average height of 35 to 50 feet with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity; its canopy develops a dignified
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended for urban planting to avoid messy fruit; broadly, image 49
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — turning a spectacular yellow hue in the fall; reaching an average height of 35 to 50 feet with a spread of 25 to, image 77
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree; with a singular split down the middle, image 81
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Its canopy develops a dignified; the species is dioecious, meaning trees are either male or female
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Often revered as a living fossil; it is remarkably tolerant of pollution
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — providing dramatic seasonal interest; hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Note that this tree prefers full sun to partial shade; dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended, image 64
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Often revered as a living fossil; it is remarkably tolerant of pollution, image 50
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — When designing a landscape; note that this tree prefers full sun to partial shade
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Revered for its resilience and longevity; turning a spectacular yellow hue in the fall
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Often revered as a living fossil
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Note that this tree prefers full sun to partial shade
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Its canopy develops a dignified; the species is dioecious, meaning trees are either male or female, image 97
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — It thrives in zones 3-8, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates a range of soil types; this prehistoric tree can
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — It thrives in zones 3-8, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates a range of soil types; this prehistoric, image 92
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — It is remarkably tolerant of pollution
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