Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'PBR
maidenhair tree 'Menhir'
Fastigiate and densely branched; leaves opening on the upper surface strong yellow-green (144A) and on the lower surface strong yellow-green (144A-B), becoming on the upper surface moderate olive green (137A) with a glaucous coating of dark yellowish green (189A) and on the lower surface moderate olive green (137B) to moderate yellow-green (137C); autumal colour between brilliant yellow (8A) and brilliant yellow (13B); grows to around 3.0m × 0.5m
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Blue | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ginkgoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Seeds harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Seed TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Ginkgo are large deciduous trees, developing an irregular, spreading crown with age, fan-shaped, 2-lobed leaves, and on female trees, unpleasantly scented yellow fruits each containing a single large seed
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or propagate by grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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