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Autumn Gold Ginkgo

Name: Autumn Gold Ginkgo
Brand: Ginkgo
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Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

540 inches

Width

330 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to moderate

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

1000+ years

Native To

China

Toxicity

Seeds from female trees are toxic if eaten raw

The Story

Plant Bio

Ginkgo, or Maidenhair Tree, is a unique deciduous tree often called a 'living fossil' as it is the last of its ancient lineage. It is famed for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and extreme resilience to urban conditions. 'Autumn Gold' is a popular male (fruitless) cultivar selected for its symmetrical, broadly conical growth habit and its exceptionally reliable, brilliant golden-yellow fall color that is truly breathtaking.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

The Ginkgo's primary ornamental value lies in its unique, fan-shaped leaves and its stunning, clear yellow fall color. The leaves often drop all at once, creating a brilliant golden carpet. Its picturesque, often irregular branching structure becomes a beautiful silhouette in winter.

It is one of the toughest trees available, showing incredible tolerance for urban pollution, compacted soil, drought, heat, and salt. This makes it an unparalleled choice for difficult city environments where other trees fail. Being a male clone, 'Autumn Gold' produces no messy fruit.

While it does not support a wide array of native insects like oaks do, its longevity and size mean it provides significant shade, carbon sequestration, and stormwater management over its extremely long lifespan. It offers nesting sites for birds in urban areas.

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Planting

How to Grow

Choose a location in full sun with plenty of room to grow.
Dig a hole two to three times wider than the root ball.
Place the tree in the hole, making sure the root flare is at grade.
Backfill with the original soil, watering to settle.
Water regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish.
Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture.

Pro Tip

Be patient; Ginkgo trees are notoriously slow-growing for the first several years after planting but pick up speed once established.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide full sun for best growth and fall color.
Water deeply during establishment.
Give it plenty of space to reach its mature size.
Select a male cultivar to avoid smelly fruit.

Don't

Do not plant a female tree near patios or walkways.
Avoid planting in a small, confined space.
Don't worry about pests or diseases; it has virtually none.
Refrain from heavy pruning on mature trees.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Plant
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Outstanding specimen tree for brilliant fall colorDurable and handsome street or park treeClassic choice for large, open lawns

Companion Plants

Pachysandra terminalis Vinca minor Hosta plantaginea Carex 'Evergold' Fothergilla gardenii

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Autumn Gold Ginkgo questions

What zones can Autumn Gold Ginkgo grow in?

Autumn Gold Ginkgo is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Autumn Gold Ginkgo deer resistant?

Yes — Autumn Gold Ginkgo is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Autumn Gold Ginkgo bloom?

Autumn Gold Ginkgo typically blooms in mid-spring through mid-spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Autumn Gold Ginkgo need full sun?

Autumn Gold Ginkgo does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Autumn Gold Ginkgo drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Autumn Gold Ginkgo handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.