Lemonlime Spire Ginkgo - Ginkgo biloba 'Lemonlime Spire'

Lemonlime Spire Ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba 'Lemonlime Spire'

One of the most architecturally refined deciduous trees available in advanced stock. The Lemonlime Spire Ginkgo delivers a strictly columnar form, vivid seasonal colour, and exceptional longevity, a specimen that performs from day one and appreciates with time.

Why Lemonlime Spire Ginkgo

Columnar Silhouette: A disciplined, narrow upright form reaching 4–6m in height with minimal lateral spread, suited to constrained sites without compromise.
Autumn Spectacle: Foliage transitions to a uniform, saturated golden-yellow before a clean leaf drop, one of the most reliable autumn displays in temperate Australian landscapes.
Exceptional Resilience: Tolerates drought, urban pollution, and cold with ease. Among the most adaptable specimen trees for challenging environments.
Non-Invasive Root System: Safe for installation adjacent to hardscaping, paving, and structures, a critical consideration for precision landscape design.
Generational Longevity: Ginkgo biloba is among the oldest tree species on earth. This is a planting decision that endures well beyond the project lifecycle.

Ideal Applications

Avenue & Driveway Planting: Uniform upright habit makes it the definitive choice for formal avenue planting along driveways and entry corridors.
Narrow Urban Sites: Performs where broader canopy trees cannot, constrained courtyards, side passages, and tight streetscapes on high-density developments.
Formal Landscape Compositions: Strong vertical form provides structure and counterpoint in designed landscapes alongside low hedging or ground plane planting.
Commercial & Mixed-Use Developments: Pollution tolerance and low ongoing maintenance make it a sound specification for commercial properties and public-facing projects.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Autumn or early spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types including sandy and clay loams; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two growing seasons to encourage deep root establishment. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 8–12m
Width: 1.5–2.5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: China
Flower Colour: Insignificant