Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo biloba
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ginkgophyta | - ginkgo
- Family:
- Ginkgoaceae
- Genus:
- Ginkgo
- Species:
- Ginkgo biloba
- USDA Symbol:
- GIBI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
American plum borer (Euzophera semifuneralis), Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), Peppered Moth (Biston betularia), Sabulodes caberata, Saddleback Caterpillar Moth (Acharia stimulea)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to well-drained, fertile soils in China
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination is often slow and erratic.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)