Overview
Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Ginkgo, part of the Ginkgoaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' is a cultivar of the Ginkgo genus, which comprises sizable deciduous trees with an uneven, wide canopy and distinctive fan-shaped leaves divided into two lobes. This spreading branched tree thrives in full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and is often used in architectural settings, city and courtyard gardens, as well as cottage and informal gardens. It is best cultivated in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ginkgo
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow'
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow'?
Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' need?
Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' hardy in the UK?
Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow'?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
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