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Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' (Maidenhair tree 'Fastigiata')
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15m
Max height
Max height
4.5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata'
Other names
Maidenhair tree 'Fastigiata', Ginkgo biloba f. fastigiata
Genus
Ginkgo Ginkgo
Variety or Cultivar
'Fastigiata' _ 'Fastigiata' is a columnar to narrowly conical, deciduous tree with flat, sometimes lobed, fan-shaped, mid-green leaves turning golden-yellow in autumn. Pendulous, catkin-like clusters of yellow male flowers bloom in spring.
Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' is: Deciduous
Habit
Broadly conical, Broadly columnar
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Golden-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
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Where to grow
Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' (Maidenhair tree 'Fastigiata') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 4.5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in in well-drained soil in full sun. Very slow-growing. Pollution tolerant so 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 'Fastigiata'
Other names
Maidenhair tree 'Fastigiata', Ginkgo biloba f. fastigiata
Genus
Ginkgo Ginkgo
Variety or Cultivar
'Fastigiata' _ 'Fastigiata' is a columnar to narrowly conical, deciduous tree with flat, sometimes lobed, fan-shaped, mid-green leaves turning golden-yellow in autumn. Pendulous, catkin-like clusters of yellow male flowers bloom in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Broadly conical, Broadly columnar
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Golden-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
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Where to grow
Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' (Maidenhair tree 'Fastigiata') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 4.5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in in well-drained soil in full sun. Very slow-growing. Pollution tolerant so 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)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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