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Ginkgo

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Ginkgo

Shade tree

Ginkgo biloba

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 360" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 5–8
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  • Overview

    An ancient living fossil tree prized for its unique fan-shaped leaves that turn brilliant golden yellow in fall. Extremely hardy and pollution-tolerant, making it perfect for urban environments where other trees struggle. This slow-growing beauty becomes a stunning specimen tree that can live for centuries.

  • Planting

    Plant nursery trees in spring or fall. Choose male trees to avoid messy fruit.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 5–8. Space plants 360" apart. Germination: 30-60 days (seeds).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Very few - scale insects occasionally. Common diseases: Extremely disease resistant.