Botanical name: Ginkgo biloba
All Common Names: ginkgo, maidenhair tree
Family (English): Ginkgo
Family (Botanic): Ginkgoaceae
        Planting Site: Residential and parks, City parkway, Wide median, Restricted sites
        Tree or Plant Type: Tree
        Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
        Native Locale: Non-native
        Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
        Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 50-80 feet
Mature Width: variable
        Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
        Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5  Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
        Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
        Acid Soils: Tolerant
        Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
        Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant
        Soil Salt: Moderately Tolerant
        Drought Conditions: Tolerant
        Poor Drainage: Intolerant
        Planting Considerations: Messy fruit/plant parts
        Ornamental Interest: Fall color
        Season of Interest: Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
        Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
        Shape or Form: Broad, Pyramidal, Upright
        Growth Rate: Slow
        Transplants Well: Yes
More Information:
Tree & Plant Care
Relatively low maintenance.
Prune in spring.
Disease, pests, and problems
No serious pests