Autumn Gold maidenhair tree
Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'
MBG Plant of Merit 2008
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size30 to 50 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Horizontal
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Green (male)
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Autumn Gold' maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold') is a tree for specimen planting, shade gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet soil of most types. This is a male tree, so it has no messy fruit. Its fall color is brilliant. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Red maple, Spicebush, Sedge, and Red Riding Hood tulip.