Maidenhair Tree

Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Ginkgophyta / Ginkgoopsida / / Ginkgoales / Ginkgoaceae / Ginkgo L./ Ginkgo biloba L.

Maidenhair Tree
General Information
Usda SymbolGIBI2
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsGIBI2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Maidenhair Tree is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)35
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)80.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee35
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Propagated by SeedNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Maidenhair Tree

Maidenhair Tree

Maidenhair Tree

Maidenhair Tree

Maidenhair Tree

Maidenhair Tree

Maidenhair Tree

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