Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba
Common Name: Maidenhair Tree Type of Plant: conifer: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, sparsely branched plant, with spreading-ascending branches forming a rather pyramidal, open, graceful canopy; the plant is a very distinctive, unusual gymnosperm; has deciduous fan-shaped leaves Height 30'-50' (80') Spread 1/3-1/2 (2/3) Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil deep, well drained loam; grows poorly in heavy clay soil Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 14-24); thrives in distinct climate change Morphology: Leaves unusual, fan-shaped, alternate or whorled on short lateral spur-branches; 3"-5" wide, 2-lobed, leathery; turn bright yellow Flowers inconspicuous; not true flowers but more closely resembling small cones; the plants are dioecious Fruit female "cone"; resembles fleshy drupe, 1/2" diameter Propagation: seed, grafted seedlings Usage: (use male trees only) a very distinctive accent tree valued for its irregular form, foliage shape and gold color in fall; excellent for rustic, informal landscapes; may be used in groves or screen, lawn/street tree Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; plant becomes somewhat drought-tolerant with age Fertilizing balanced, in spring; plant susceptible to iron chlorosis and salt burn in wet poorly-drained soils Pruning stake when young; little pruning required as plant matures Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Ginkgoaceae Notes: |
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