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Ginkgo biloba 'Kew'

Also Known As

  • Kew Maidenhair Fern

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 25'-80'
  • W: 15'-40'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Kew' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Kew' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. and green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'Kew'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 25 FT - 80 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Kew'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It's amazing the history behind some cultivars-this Ginkgo, the first in Europe from Japan, arrived in Holland in the early 1700's and in England by the mid 1700's when it was planted at Kew, where it still resides! 'Kew' is a testament to the beauty and longevity of these marvelous trees. S/M
Somewhat smaller than species (25' in 20 yrs), but otherwise all the same characteristics. Zone 4.

Gardening facts about Ginkgo biloba 'Kew' plant

How to Grow Ginkgo biloba 'Kew'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • yellow
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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