 Ginkgo,
Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo biloba--Maidenhair Tree
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 65 ft
Spread: 75 ft
Form: pyramidal
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Comments: Ginkgo is practically pest free, resistant to storm damage, and casts light shade. Only male plants should be used, as the female produces ill-smelling fruit in late autumn. Ginkgo tolerates most soil types. The tree is easily transplanted and has a yellow fall color. Its
unusual leaf shape gives it personality, and makes for a nice change
from the standard trees found in landscapes.
Cultivars:
Autumn Gold TM - A male with an upright, symmetrical form.
Princeton Sentry(R) ('PNI 2720') - An upright growing male tree.
'Saratoga' - A pyramidal tree produces a strong central leader. This male clone will be about 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide.
Shangri-la(R)(PP5221) - A pyramidal tree reaching a height of 45 feet and a spread of 25 feet. A male selection with bright yellow fall color. Check out more trees from the
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