- Partial Shade To Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 50 - 80 Feet
- Mature Spread 40 - 60 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
With no living relatives, the ginkgo tree is certainly an unusual and special tree. Also called Ginkgo biloba, this deciduous tree develops green fan-shaped leaves in the spring before they turn a glorious golden yellow in the fall. A slow-growing tree, the ginkgo can reach 75 feet tall over time.
Originally from parts of Asia, the ginkgo tree is now grown throughout Europe and North America. Drought and pollution tolerant once established, this tree is ideal for streetscapes as well as growing as a specimen where it can be appreciated. This ginkgo is suitable for growing in USDA zones 4 to 9.
Ginkgo Tree Care
With a final height of 75 feet and a large canopy, this tree should be planted somewhere it can grow unhindered, without affecting any overhead structures in the future. It performs best when grown in full sun in the North and partial shade in the South. The ginkgo tree tolerates most soil types, but prefers a well-drained, loamy soil. Water frequently after planting and for the first few growing seasons. Once established, it can cope with dry spells. You can support young trees by fertilizing them with a tree-specific feed in spring.
If you need to prune a ginkgo tree, the best time is in the winter when it is dormant. Dead, diseased and broken branches should be removed, but bear in mind that wounds can take a long time to heal.
Ginkgo Tree Spacing
When mature, the ginkgo tree can reach a height of 80 feet and develop a canopy up to 60 feet across. If planting more than one ginkgo tree, you can plant them at a spacing of around 40 to 60 feet depending on the desired effect and use.
Ginkgo Tree Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade To Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 50 - 80 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 40 - 60 Feet |
| Spacing: 40 - 60 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Green and Yellow Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Green to Bright Yellow |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Ginkgo Tree |
| Other Name(s): Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree |
| Scientific Name: Gingko biloba |
- SKU:
- 903.0000000-3-4-tpf
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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