Praga maidenhair tree
Ginkgo biloba 'Praga'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Horizontal
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Praga' maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Praga') is a tree for specimen use 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows at a moderate rate and reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and wide, with a horizontal habit. It tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Balsam fir, Strawberry Sundae panicle hydrangea, Bridal Crown daffodil, and Brown-eyed Susan.