Ginkgo biloba |
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Ginkgo Tree, Maidenhair Tree |
Description
The Ginko biloba, with its distinct fan-shaped leaves, initially grows with a pyramidal habit, but later becomes wide-spreading. It is generally not bothered by insects or disease.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Yellow
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
Brown, Orange
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Japanese
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Standard, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.