Ginkgo Autumn Gold

Ginkgo Autumn Gold is a cultivar of the Ginkgo biloba tree, known for its striking golden-yellow autumn foliage. This deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 meters) and a width of 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) at maturity.

The leaves of the Ginkgo Autumn Gold are fan-shaped and deeply divided, with a bright green color during the growing season that turns a vibrant golden-yellow in the fall. The tree produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in the spring, followed by the development of its distinctive fruit, which looks like a small apricot and has a strong odor when it falls to the ground.

Ginkgo Autumn Gold trees are very hardy and tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, including urban environments and pollution. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Due to its striking fall color, this tree is often used as a specimen tree in landscapes and public spaces. It is also valued for its medicinal properties, with extracts from its leaves used in traditional medicine to improve cognitive function and circulation.