About
This deciduous, large tree or small shrub to around 4m tall. Fan-shaped leaves emerge a pale creamy-yellow in spring before maturing to dark green with irregular streaks of creamy-yellow in summer.
About the genus
Ginkgo are large deciduous trees, developing an irregular, spreading crown with age, fan-shaped, 2-lobed leaves, and on female trees, unpleasantly scented yellow fruits each containing a single large seed
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Shrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
ToxicitySeeds harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Seed TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well drained soil preferably in partial shade to avoid scorching the variegated leaves in summer; shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)