Magyar Ginkgo
Magyar Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar')
Magyar Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar') is a narrow, fastigiate cultivar known for its upright, columnar habit, glossy green fan-shaped leaves, and brilliant yellow fall color. This compact, male cultivar is well-suited for urban landscapes, streetscapes, and small gardens where a strong vertical accent is desired without the bulk of a traditional ginkgo tree.
Distinctive Features
'Magyar' typically grows 40 to 50 feet tall with a narrow spread of 10 to 15 feet, forming a dense, upright column. The bright green leaves turn a vivid golden-yellow in fall, providing striking seasonal color. As a male cultivar, it produces no fruit, eliminating messy seed pods and making it ideal for residential and commercial sites.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Adaptable to various well-drained soils
- Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�9
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Narrow, columnar form provides architectural interest
- Street Tree: Perfect for sidewalks, medians, and tight urban spaces
- Urban Landscapes: Tolerant of pollution, salt, and compacted soils
- Formal Gardens: Complements structured landscapes and allees
- Specimen Tree: Makes a striking, low-maintenance landscape feature
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water regularly until established; minimal watering afterward
- Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossing branches as necessary
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if required
- Mulching: Mulch to conserve soil moisture and moderate temperature
- Protection: Highly tolerant of urban stresses and drought
Why Choose Magyar Ginkgo?
- Compact Columnar Form: Ideal for narrow spaces and formal plantings
- Bright Fall Color: Vivid golden-yellow leaves brighten autumn landscapes
- Fruitless Male: No messy seeds or fruit to manage
- Urban Tough: Performs well in challenging urban conditions
- Focal Point: A distinctive architectural tree for modern landscapes
Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar' offers a refined combination of size, color, and durability, making it a top choice for urban planners and gardeners seeking an elegant, space-saving shade tree.
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