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Autumn Gold Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

Category: Deciduous Tree • Ginkgo

Autumn Gold Ginkgo offers stunning fall color and is a resilient shade tree for various landscapes.

Mature Height: 50-75 feet
Mature Width: 25-30 feet
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Fall

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Autumn Gold Ginkgo is a deciduous tree known for its stunning golden-yellow foliage in the fall. It has a unique fan-shaped leaf and is resistant to pollution, making it a popular urban tree.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, adaptable to various pH levels, and can handle dry conditions once established.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenshade tree

Special Features

Brilliant fall colorunique fan-shaped leaves

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for urban settings due to its tolerance of pollution. Provides excellent shade in larger landscapes.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Autumn Gold Ginkgo a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

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