Autumn Gold Ginkgo
Autumn Gold Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold')
Autumn Gold Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold') is a popular, deciduous tree celebrated for its unique fan-shaped leaves and brilliant golden-yellow fall color. Known for its strong, upright growth habit and exceptional tolerance to urban conditions, this cultivar is a reliable shade tree and an elegant focal point for landscapes of all sizes.
Distinctive Features
'Autumn Gold' typically grows 50 to 60 feet tall with a narrow, pyramidal to vase-shaped form. Its bright green leaves emerge in spring, turning a stunning golden-yellow in fall before dropping cleanly. The tree is dioecious, and this cultivar is male, producing no messy fruit, making it ideal for public and residential settings.
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: Striking fall color and unique leaf shape create visual interest
- Street Tree: Tolerates pollution and urban stresses with ease
- Shade Tree: Provides filtered light and cooling in large yards and parks
- Formal Gardens: Fits well in structured landscapes and tree-lined avenues
- Specimen Tree: Makes an elegant solitary feature in any landscape
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water regularly until established; minimal watering afterward
- Pruning: Prune young trees to develop a strong structure; minimal pruning for mature trees
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed
- Mulching: Mulch to conserve soil moisture and moderate soil temperature
- Protection: Tolerant of urban pollutants, salt, and drought
Why Choose Autumn Gold Ginkgo?
- Vibrant Fall Color: Brilliant golden-yellow leaves provide seasonal impact
- Fruitless Male Cultivar: No messy fruit to clean up
- Urban Tolerance: Thrives in polluted, compacted soils and harsh city conditions
- Unique Leaf Shape: Fan-shaped leaves add architectural interest
- Focal Point: Strong vertical form and stunning color make it a landscape centerpiece
Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' combines elegance, durability, and stunning fall color, making it a top choice for homeowners and landscape professionals seeking a low-maintenance, visually striking shade tree.
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