Ginkgo
| COMMON NAME | Ginkgo |
| BOTANICAL NAME * | Ginkgo biloba |
| ZONE | 3 – 8 |
| SIZE | 50 – 80’ HT; max of 100’ |
| FOLIAGE | Distinct fan shape, medium green leaves. Very soft, delicate texture. Deciduous. The fall foliage turns a brilliant yellow. |
| FLOWER | Nondescript. Rarely visible. |
| FRUIT | Small, plum-like in shape, only about 1”, born only on FEMALE trees. The fleshy covering on the seed is messy and malodorous, and for this reason, most people plant only the male trees. |
| GROWING CONDITIONS | Tolerant of many soil types. Pollution and heat tolerant. Full Sun. Grows in almost any situation. |
| NOTES | The Ginkgo has been traced back nearly 300 million years, making it the oldest surviving tree species on earth. The leaf, root and the small kernel in the center of the fruit provide many medicinal benefits, and have been valued by Asians for centuries. |
* A particular plant will have only 1 botanical name. Unfortunately, a particular plant may have several common names or it may share a common name with another plant. Whenever possible, use the botanical name.
