Ginkgo

Scientific Name
Ginkgo biloba
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Interesting fan-shaped leaves; good yellow autumn color.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soil; tolerates drought, heat, air pollution and salt.

Notes

Separate male and female trees. Select male cultivars as the fruit produced by the females has a rancid odor.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
80.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Variable, broad rounded to narrow and upright

Native Regions, Text

China

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Ginkgo form
picID
3569
Image
Ginkgo leaves
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3571
Image
Ginkgo fruit
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3570
Image
Ginkgo fall color
picID
3572
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
213