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Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Fan-shaped leaves and autumn yellow create a long-term specimen canopy.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

15.24–24.38 m (50–80 ft)

Spread at maturity

9.14–12.19 m (30–40 ft)

Light

Sun

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Autumn

Fit it to the site

A sunny, draining site with a long-term root area.

Female trees bear strongly scented fleshy seeds; verify sex and local restrictions.

Keep the care in the decision

Choose stock carefully and allow mature height and width.

Origin & safety checks

China South-Central and China Southeast. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.