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Tree & Shrub |
Orange Bed
Ginkgo
Botanical Name:
Ginkgo biloba
Description:
Undoubtedly one of the most distinct and beautiful of all deciduous trees. The bright green, fan-shaped leaves are actually fern leaves, from the Age of the Reptiles. The leaves can turn a brilliant golden yellow in the fall. One of the oldest trees, growing on earth for over 150 million years and was native in North America at one time. Usually pyramidal in youth, in old age, a well-developed Ginkgo is an impressive sight, forming large picturesque branches and handsome bark. Female trees produce a malodorous fruit after 20 years, and for this reason, usually only male trees have been selected. A durable tree for difficult landscape situations! In western Nebraska the Ginkgo prefers a protected site with supplemental moisture to aid in establishment. We recommend the male selections 'Autumn Gold' and 'Princeton Sentry' for the landscape. 50-60' h, 30-40' w. Hardy to zone 4.
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Added:
5/26/2010
Updated:
5/26/2010
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