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Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair tree)
1 hour care
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per year
15m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ginkgo biloba
Other names
Maidenhair tree, Icho, Ginko nut, Fossil Tree, Ginko biloba
Genus
Ginkgo Ginkgo
Species
G. biloba - G. biloba are large, deciduous trees with distinctive fan-shaped, soft, green leaves turning yellow in autumn. The bark is grey and the branches are open. The female tree bears a fruit with a bad odour as it matures.
Ginkgo biloba is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The seeds have an unpleasant smell.
Tree shape
Conical, Irregular
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, Green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair tree) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of pollution and thus suitable for urban areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ginkgo biloba
Other names
Maidenhair tree, Icho, Ginko nut, Fossil Tree, Ginko biloba
Genus
Ginkgo Ginkgo
Species
G. biloba - G. biloba are large, deciduous trees with distinctive fan-shaped, soft, green leaves turning yellow in autumn. The bark is grey and the branches are open. The female tree bears a fruit with a bad odour as it matures.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The seeds have an unpleasant smell.
Tree shape
Conical, Irregular
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, Green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair tree) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of pollution and thus suitable for urban areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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