Ancient Living Fossil with Unique Fan-Shaped Foliage and Golden Fall Color
The Ginkgo tree features distinctive fan-shaped leaves with brilliant golden-yellow fall color and exceptional pest, disease, and ice/storm resistance. This ancient deciduous tree delivers unique ornamental interest, outstanding durability, and spectacular autumn display, making it perfect for specimen plantings, street trees, and adding timeless beauty to landscapes.
Key Features
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Unique Fan-Shaped Leaves: Distinctive foliage creates striking architectural interest unlike any other tree
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Brilliant Golden Fall Color: Entire canopy transforms to stunning golden-yellow in autumn, often all at once
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Living Fossil: Ancient species unchanged for over 200 million years, remarkable living history
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Exceptional Durability: Virtually pest and disease-free, tolerates pollution and urban stress
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Long-Lived: Can live for hundreds of years, true legacy tree
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Ice/Storm Resistance: The Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) is exceptionally resistant to ice, snow, and wind, making it a highly durable, hardy, and structurally sound choice for diverse, often harsh environments. Their deep, robust root systems and sturdy wood allow them to withstand high winds and severe weather, including ice loading.
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun
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Mature Size: 50-80' tall x 30-40' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 3-8
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Type: Deciduous tree
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed. Minimal pruning required once established.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, street trees, urban landscapes, and parks. Excellent choice for challenging sites with pollution or compacted soil. Pairs beautifully with modern architecture and contemporary landscapes. Ideal for properties seeking low-maintenance trees with unique character and spectacular fall color. Note: Select male cultivars to avoid messy fruit.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Tolerates various soil types including clay, sand, and alkaline conditions. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment. Once established, very drought tolerant. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
