Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo

These are seedlings. Also known as the maidenhair tree due to its fan shaped leaves, Ginkgo biloba is often described as a "living fossil", since it is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales and fossils in the genus Ginkgo that look very similar to the tree we see today have been found from over 150 million years ago. While the lush leaves are a rich green color during the warmer season, they turn into luminous golden-yellow autumn. Though Ginkgos are dioecious (separate male and female trees), the female tree produces a foul-smelling fruit which is undesirable for most gardeners. We do not know if these seedlings are male or female.

Features:

» Sun: Full sun to part shade
» Zone: 3–9
» Resistant: Deer, pests, diseases