Maidenhair Tree - Ginkgo biloba

Maidenhair Tree - Ginkgo biloba

One of the most architecturally distinctive trees available, Ginkgo biloba brings a quality that few species can match: ancient authority. In autumn, the canopy shifts to a clear, luminous gold, then drops cleanly, leaving the form to speak for itself through winter. Advanced specimens deliver this presence from day one.

Why Maidenhair Tree

Autumn spectacle: Foliage transitions to a vivid, uniform gold before a clean leaf drop, one of the most reliable seasonal displays in temperate horticulture.
Architectural foliage: The fan-shaped leaf is immediately recognisable and adds strong visual structure through the warmer months.
Exceptional longevity: Among the most enduring trees on the planet; a planting made today will outlast the structures around it.
Urban resilience: Tolerates heat, compacted soils, and air pollution with little compromise to performance or form.
Low intervention: Once established, demands virtually no ongoing maintenance, making it ideal for high-specification projects where long-term upkeep must be minimal.

Ideal Applications

Formal avenue planting: Consistent form and uniform autumn colour make it the benchmark choice for driveway and boulevard installations.
Prestige focal point: A large specimen placed as a standalone feature commands attention across all seasons.
Urban and commercial streetscapes: Proven performance in high-stress environments; a standard of civic and commercial landscape practice globally.
Canopy shade planting: Provides filtered summer shade without the aggressive root systems that compromise paving and structures.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring during dormancy
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including sandy, loam and clay; tolerates a wide pH range; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years to encourage deep root development, then reduce to supplemental watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 20–35m
Width: 8–12m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: China
Flower Colour: Insignificant