Ginkgo biloba 'Self Fertile'

Also Known As

Self Fertile Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 50'-60'
W: 30'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Self Fertile' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Self Fertile' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'Self Fertile'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 50 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: edible, fall color, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Self Fertile'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Self-fertile, this attractive 50-60' shade tree will produce fruit all by itself when it's old enough (perhaps 15 years), that is good news if you would really like the nuts, but do not have the room for two trees; lovely jade green lobed leaves become golden in autumn; Ginkgo nuts are quite delicious, but be forewarned the husks of the fruit are very unpleasant smelling, you may want to plant them some distance from the house; do wear gloves when harvesting the nuts as the husks can cause poison oak like symptoms in sensitive individuals. S/M