Ginkgo

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Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba
Zone: 4-9 Click here to find your growing zone.
Mature Height: 50-80 ft
Mature Width: Varied – 30 ft plus
Fruit: Fleshy covered seed only present on female trees. After washing and boiling, the seed can be eaten and is often available in Asian food stores.
Flowers: Inconspicuous, dioecious with separate male and female trees.
Growth Rate: Slow
Soil: Loamy, rich soil.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Flood Tolerance: Poor
Sun Requirements: Sun
Fall Color: Bright Yellow
Wildlife Value: Limited wildlife value

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Description

Sometimes known as the “Maidenhair Tree”, Ginkgo trees are an ancient variety of tree native to China. They are “living fossils” that are considered one of the oldest plants on our earth. Grown as a beautiful ornamental, they are very disease resistant.  They also tolerate heat, drought, moderate salt and air pollution. It is a great choice for urban areas and also often used in bonsai.  Their leaves are a very unique, two lobed and in the shape of fans.  Here is more information on the Ginkgo. North Carolina Plant Toolbox – Ginkgo

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Size

12-18", 18-24", 2-3ft, 3-4ft, 4-5ft, 4-6", 6-12"