Ginkgo biloba

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Plant photo of: Ginkgo biloba
Information by: Mary McKenna        Photographer: Greg Applegate, Connon N.

 

Description

The Ginko biloba, with its distinct fan-shaped leaves, initially grows with a pyramidal habit, but later becomes wide-spreading. It is generally not bothered by insects or disease.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Orange

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.