Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount'

Also Known As

Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmont'
Fairmont Ginkgo
Fairmont Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 25'-40'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount' is a broadleaf deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a fantastic, narrow, upright form of a male clone selected from Fairmont Park in Philadelphia. Pretty fan-shaped leaves turn from emerald-green in summer to a lovely golden-yellow in fall. As it only grows to 30-50' high and only 15-20' wide it makes an attractive choice for a narrow site. Male trees are generally preferred as they do not produce the messy fruit. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A fast growing columnar clone, the original was planted in Fairmont Park in Philadelphia in 1876 making it one of the oldest specimens in the United States

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Fairmont is sort of the standard Ginkgo in my book. It has regular branching, medium size and wonderful fall color. Zone 4.

By: Whitman Farms

A huge richly golden exclamation mark in the fall landscape. This upright, narrow, male clone, selected in a Philadelphia park, tucks nicely into a small garden footprint. Full sun and normal water. Reaches 25-40 ft tall x 10 ft wide, but slowly. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.