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Ginkgo biloba 'Golden Girl'

Also Known As

  • Golden Girl Ginkgo

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 40'-60'
  • W: 30'-50'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Ginkgo biloba 'Golden Girl' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Golden Girl' is a broadleaf deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. and green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'Golden Girl'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: edible, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Golden Girl'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful 60' tree is named for its exceptional golden autumn color. Perfect for the ornamental, edible garden as it produces delicious Ginkgo nuts! Any male cultivar will pollinate this fine selection; the almond-sized seed of this handsome and prolific tree are a delicacy. The seed's husk smells very unpleasant so keep that in mind when selecting a planting site and do wear gloves when harvesting the nuts as the husks can cause poison oak like symptoms in sensitive individuals. S/M

Gardening facts about Ginkgo biloba 'Golden Girl' plant

How to Grow Ginkgo biloba 'Golden Girl'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • yellow
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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