Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk'

Trees

A medium to large, slow-growing deciduous tree to around 4m in height, with an upright, columnar habit. Fan-shaped leaves emerge pale green in spring, turning darker green in the summer then golden in the autumn. Green flowers appear in April, but as this is a male cultivar, it will not produce fruit. Makes an attractive addition to smaller gardens and patios where space is at a premium

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Makes a good specimen tree. See tree cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required but pruning group 1 if necessary

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)