About
A deciduous tree with mid-green, individual fan-shaped, bilobed leaves, up to 2.5 meters in height. Horizontally spreading branches, can be grafted onto a standard height stem for a larger specimen, the autumn colour on this cultivar is less vibrant than most Ginkgo biloba cultivars.
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
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees, Shrubs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
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 well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Excellent specimen tree with good autum colour. For more information see tree cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)