The President Ginkgo

The President Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'The President')

The President Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'The President') is a large, stately cultivar known for its broad, upright form, glossy green fan-shaped leaves, and brilliant golden-yellow fall color. This male selection is prized for its strong structure, low maintenance, and tolerance to urban conditions, making it an excellent shade tree for parks, campuses, and spacious landscapes.

Distinctive Features

'The President' typically grows 60 to 80 feet tall with a spread of 35 to 40 feet, forming a broad, pyramidal to rounded canopy. The bright green leaves turn a vivid golden-yellow in autumn, providing striking seasonal interest. As a male cultivar, it produces no fruit, eliminating messy seed pods and making it suitable for high-traffic and public areas.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Large size and striking fall color make it a centerpiece in spacious landscapes
• Shade Tree: Provides ample filtered shade for lawns and outdoor spaces
• Urban Parks and Campuses: Tolerant of pollution and compacted soils
• Formal Gardens: Complements grand landscape designs and avenues
• Specimen Tree: Adds architectural interest and seasonal beauty

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; minimal watering afterward
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossing branches as necessary
• Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed
• Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature
• Protection: Performs well in urban environments with drought and pollution stress

Why Choose The President Ginkgo?

• Impressive Size and Form: Grand stature suitable for large spaces
• Brilliant Fall Color: Golden-yellow leaves create stunning autumn displays
• Fruitless Male Cultivar: Clean and easy to maintain
• Urban Durability: Thrives in challenging city conditions
• Focal Point: Architectural presence and seasonal interest make it a standout

Ginkgo biloba 'The President' combines grandeur, low maintenance, and vibrant seasonal color, making it a top choice for large-scale landscapes seeking an elegant, enduring shade tree.