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 4–11Climate Temperate

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — providing dramatic seasonal interest; hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree, image 56

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — providing dramatic seasonal interest; hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree, image 56

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — making it a sturdy choice for cityscapes as well as residential properties

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Note that this tree prefers full sun to partial shade; dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended for urban

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — deciduous specimen with fan-shaped leaves that turn vivid yellow in fall

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Revered for its resilience and longevity

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — this prehistoric tree can reach heights of 50-80 feet with a spread of 30-40 feet

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ginkgoaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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 55

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — providing dramatic seasonal interest; hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree, image 56

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — making it a sturdy choice for cityscapes as well as residential properties

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Note that this tree prefers full sun to partial shade; dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended for urban

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — deciduous specimen with fan-shaped leaves that turn vivid yellow in fall

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Revered for its resilience and longevity

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — this prehistoric tree can reach heights of 50-80 feet with a spread of 30-40 feet

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — It thrives in zones 3-8, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates a range of soil types

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Dioecious by nature, only male cultivars are recommended for urban planting to avoid messy fruit

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Often revered as a living fossil

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — the Ginkgo biloba stands tall

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — reaching an average height of 35 to 50 feet with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Its canopy develops a dignified

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — broadly pyramidal to upright form.<br><br>The leaves are a bright green

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — turning a spectacular yellow hue in the fall

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — providing dramatic seasonal interest

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — These leaves are typically 2 to 3 inches in width

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — with a singular split down the middle

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — hence the name 'Maidenhair' tree

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — The species is dioecious, meaning trees are either male or female

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — It is remarkably tolerant of pollution

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — Note that this tree prefers full sun to partial shade

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — With a slow to medium growth rate, the Ginkho offers lasting beauty and enduring strength in the garden space

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) — tree for full or half

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