Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree 'Autumn Gold'

Ginkgobiloba

Genus
Ginkgo (GING-ko)
Species
biloba (bi-LOW-buh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aptos, California

Day Valley, California

El Cerrito, California

Oakley, California

Rio del Mar, California

Clifton, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado

Athens, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kearney, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cooksburg, Pennsylvania

Smokerun, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

Cambridge, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2015 | neutral

Hardy to Z3.

B
Fort Collins, CO | January 2009 | positive

This plant is unique to my area. I love the foliage on this tree that alone is enough to make anyone want a tree on there property. The...Read More

I
Denver, CO | March 2006 | positive

This quickly became what may be the most popular clone of Ginkgo biloba. This is due to its fastest growth of any selection, (Happy nurs...Read More

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