Ginkgo Biloba 銀杏
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Common Name —— Maidenhair Tree
Family —————— Ginkgoaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 4 – 8
Form ——————— Pyramidal when young; wide-spreading, picturesque branches when old
Height/Spread ——– 12 – 24 m/9 – 12 m
Water ——————– Moderate to Medium
Soil ———————– Deep, lose, well-drained soil
Sunlight —————- Full sun
Leaves —————— Deciduous; alternate; simple leathery light green fan-shaped leaf
Fall Colour ———— Golden Yellow
Flower —————— Spring; dioecious green flowers
Fruit ——————— Naked seed; tan to orangish colour, plum-like shape
Bark ——————— Grey-brown ridges with darker furrows
Smell ——————– Female trees produces messy and smelly fruit
Limitation ————- Fruit might be problematic depending on site
Strength —————- Long-lived; pollution, heat, pH variation tolerant
Use ———————– As city tree in public area; might be too big for street tree
