Fan-Shaped Leaves
Features distinctive fan-shaped green leaves that create an attractive ornamental appearance.
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Maidenhair Ginkgo Biloba is a unique deciduous tree known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and golden-yellow autumn foliage. Also called the maidenhair tree, it is valued as an ornamental shade tree for gardens, parks, and landscapes. Ginkgo grows slowly when young and develops into a long-lived tree that thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Features distinctive fan-shaped green leaves that create an attractive ornamental appearance.
Leaves turn bright golden yellow during autumn before falling for the winter season.
Develops into a hardy, long-lived tree suitable for spacious gardens and landscape planting.
Established trees tolerate many urban growing conditions and are commonly used in parks and streetscapes.
| Scientific Name | Ginkgo biloba |
| Common Name | Maidenhair Tree; Ginkgo Tree |
| Plant Family | Ginkgoaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Gymnosperm Tree |
| Growth Habit | Upright tree with a spreading canopy |
| Foliage Color | Green in spring and summer; golden yellow in autumn |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring or autumn, depending on local climate |
| Germination Time | Variable; commonly several weeks after proper seed preparation |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 68–75°F (20–24°C) after stratification |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; moderate moisture afterward |
| Mature Height | Approximately 50–80 feet or more, depending on conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 25–35 feet for large landscape trees |
| Uses | Shade Trees, Parks, Gardens, and Ornamental Landscaping |
Add lasting ornamental beauty to your landscape with Maidenhair Ginkgo Biloba. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and brilliant golden autumn color make it an attractive choice for spacious gardens, parks, and outdoor landscapes. Provide suitable soil, sunlight, and care for healthy growth.
Find helpful answers about Ginkgo Biloba seed preparation, tree development, and male and female Ginkgo trees.
Yes, Ginkgo Biloba seeds commonly benefit from cold stratification to help overcome dormancy and improve germination. Clean the seeds and keep them in a moist, well-drained medium under refrigeration for approximately 8–12 weeks. After stratification, sow them in a suitable seed-starting mix and maintain consistent moisture. Germination time can vary depending on seed freshness and growing conditions.
Ginkgo Biloba is a slow-growing tree, particularly during its early years. A seed-grown tree can take several years to develop into a substantial landscape tree. It may also take approximately 20 years or longer to reach reproductive maturity. Growth depends on climate, soil, sunlight, and overall growing conditions.
Male and female Ginkgo trees generally cannot be reliably identified from their young leaves or seedlings. Male trees produce pollen, while mature female trees develop seeds surrounded by fleshy outer coverings with a strong, unpleasant smell when fallen. The sex of a seed-grown Ginkgo tree may take many years to become apparent.