Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree

Overview: A maidenhair tree grown for its fan-shaped green leaves that turn a uniform, brilliant gold in fall.

Mature size: Varies enormously by cultivar and training, from dwarf mounding forms under 3 ft. to the species' full 50–80 ft..

Sun exposure: Full sun

Flowering season: Not grown for flowers

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9

Water needs: Average; adaptable once established, tolerates both drought and occasional wet soil

Special features: Selected for especially reliable, uniform fall color and a symmetrical habit. An ancient, prehistoric tree species (a living fossil, little changed in over 200 million years); distinctive fan-shaped leaves turn brilliant gold in fall, often dropping within a day or two of turning; extremely tolerant of urban conditions, pollution, and poor soil; virtually pest- and disease-free; nursery-grown trees are almost always male clones, since female trees produce messy, foul-smelling fruit

Wildlife value: Minimal wildlife value

Botanical name: Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

Category: Shrubs & Trees