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| Mature Height: |
40-70 ft. |
| Mature Width: |
30-40 ft. |
| Sunlight: |
Full or Partial |
| Soil Conditions: |
Very Adaptable |
| Drought Tolerance: |
Good |
Why buy a 270 million year old tree?
That’s right, ginkgo trees are actually considered to be a living fossil from prehistoric times. Why is that important? Because it demonstrates the fact that ginkgo trees may be one of the hardiest trees on earth.
They are drought, insect and disease resistant. Further, they’re not affected by extreme heat, snow or ice. Ginkgos even do well in areas with poor air quality making them great for city locales. Plus, they don’t require pruning or spraying. They are particularly easy to establish and can grow between one foot to as many as three feet per year! They make an excellent shade tree requiring almost no maintenance.
All of that comes in a stunningly beautiful package. Ginkgos posses a fan shaped leaf that’s deep green in the summer and transforms into a glowing, golden yellow in the fall. The unusual shape of the leaf means they flutter in even the slightest breeze. The tree will reach 20 feet in ten to twelve years and form into an uncommon oval shape as it matures.
If you’re looking for a special tree that’s easy to maintain, provides lots of shade in the summer, and beautiful color in the fall, the ginkgo is for you.
