Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree 'Ross Moore'

Ginkgobiloba

Genus
Ginkgo (GING-ko)
Species
biloba (bi-LOW-buh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 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
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chicago, Illinois

Hudson, North Carolina

Cooksburg, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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K
Hudson, NC | January 2013 | neutral

Just wanted to let those who have this wonderful tree to know that my father was the cultivator.. Ross passed away back in 2008. Unbeknow...Read More

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Niles, MI (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

I have a year old plant and I am happy to see it's definitely going to be a weeper. Lateral branches are drooping and I have to keep sta...Read More

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