Fairmount Ginkgo
Fairmount Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount')
Fairmount Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount') is a compact, slow-growing cultivar prized for its dense, rounded habit, bright green fan-shaped leaves, and vibrant golden-yellow fall color. Ideal for smaller gardens, patios, and urban landscapes, this male cultivar provides all the beauty of the ginkgo tree in a manageable size without producing messy fruit.
Distinctive Features
'Fairmount' typically reaches 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded canopy with a neat silhouette. Its foliage emerges bright green in spring and turns a rich golden-yellow in autumn. As a male selection, it avoids seed production, making it suitable for residential and public spaces where cleanliness is a priority.
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: Compact size and brilliant fall color create a striking feature
- Small Gardens: Fits well into limited space landscapes and patios
- Container Planting: Suitable for large containers on terraces or decks
- Urban Landscapes: Tolerant of pollution and soil compaction
- Specimen Tree: Adds architectural interest and seasonal color
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment; low water needs afterward
- Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossing branches as needed
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if necessary
- Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature
- Protection: Tolerant of urban stressors including drought and pollution
Why Choose Fairmount Ginkgo?
- Compact and Manageable: Ideal for smaller landscapes and containers
- Brilliant Fall Color: Golden-yellow leaves provide seasonal impact
- Fruitless Male: No messy seeds or fruit to manage
- Urban Adaptability: Thrives in city environments
- Focal Point: Dense, rounded form adds structure and interest
Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount' is a refined, low-maintenance tree combining compact size, vivid fall color, and urban toughness�perfect for homeowners and landscapers seeking an elegant small-scale ginkgo.
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