Ginkgo biloba
Lawn area north of Lake Spafford
The ginkgo is a tall deciduous tree with fan shaped leaves. The fall color of this tree is an outstanding bright yellow.
| Botanical Name: | Ginkgo biloba |
| Common Name: | ginkgo, maidenhair tree |
| Location: | Lawn area north of Lake Spafford |
| Family: | Ginkgoaceae |
| Sunset Zones: | 1-10, 12, 14-24, H1 |
| Native Range: | China |
| Habitat: | Prefers well-drained sandy soil. Tolerates poor soils, heat, drought, and pollution. |
| General Habit: | Deciduous, grows to 50+ ft. tall, spreading upright growth. |
| Notes: |
Fan-shaped leaves turn brilliant yellow. Male trees preferred to female: female trees produce undesirable-smelling fruit. Great lawn and specimen tree.
This is an ancient species that dates back 250 million years ago. This tree is dioecious, which means there are male trees and female trees. The female trees bear foul-smelling fruit, so male trees are more desirable for planting. |
