Autumn Gold Ginkgo

They prefer moist, sandy, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils and compacted soils. Gingko trees are also called Maidenhair trees. Ginkgo are not native to North America, rather they are indigenous to China, Japan, and Korea, where they may still exist in remote mountainous parts. The Autumn Gold Ginkgo, 'Ginkgo biloba "Autumn Gold", is a male cultivar (which are "fruitless"). The Gingko tree, Ginkgo biloba, is the sole surviving species of a group of Gymnosperms that flourished 65 million years ago, the time when dinosaurs existed. It is the only living gymnosperm (which includes pines, firs, and spruces) that sheds its leaves during the fall. Adapts well to most urban environments. 'Autumn Gold' is an all-male cultivar typically growing at maturity to 40-50' with a symmetrical, broadly spreading habit. This tree can have a lifespan as long as 1,000 years. No smelly fruits with this Gingko cultivar. The Autumn gold is grown in average, medium wet soil in full sun. Also tolerant of saline conditions, air pollution and heat. Today the tree is often planted in cities because of its remarkable resistance to urban smog and to insect pests. ... more information