A deciduous tree that is narrow and pyramidal at first, but later spreads out as it grows. The trunk is greyish brown and later deeply grooved. Very mature trunks have characteristic bumps. The leaf and flowers are on short shoots. The fan-shaped leaves grow in bundles of 3 - 5 together and have an incised top. In the autumn the leaves turn a striking golden yellow. At the same time, fruit appears that has an unpleasant odour when ripe. The tree does not bear fruit until it is 20 - 50 years old. The tree is naturally dioecious, but mature trees may bear both male and female flowers. Ginkgo is very resistant to air pollution and requires a site with ample light. The tree occurred as long as 250 million years ago and has survived many epochs, including the dinosaur age. The oldest living specimens are approximately 1,000 years old. Ginkgo biloba can attain a considerable age. In Japan there are specimens of which it is said that they are more than 1000 years old.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Ginkgo biloba can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 (35) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Ginkgo biloba is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 (35) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Ginkgo biloba turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Ginkgo biloba is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ginkgo biloba with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.