Ginkgo biloba ‘Fairmont’

(Fairmount Ginkgo)


Size Price
45-GALLON $499.99

Hardiness Zones:

 3a  3b  4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

Cloned from one of the United State’s oldest living ginkgo specimens planted in 1876 at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Selected for its columnar, narrowly pyramidal crown. Mature specimens range from 30-50 ft. in height by only 8-12 ft. in width. After all these years, the billowy parent plant is 70 ft. tall but only 15-18 ft. wide. Ginkgo are slow growing living fossils tolerant of clay soils, salty soils, drought and urban settings where pollution can be problematic. Ginkgo are admired for their unique fan-shaped foliage, which has a gristly texture and furrowed veins. Fall color is brilliant gold.  ‘Fairmount’ is a male selection free of flowers, so there’s no stench and no fruit.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

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Description

Easily grown in average, medium moisture soil in full sun. Prefers moist, sandy, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils and compacted soils. Also tolerant of saline conditions, air pollution and heat. Adapts well to most urban environments.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Fairmount Ginkgo

Botanical Name

Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount'

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Sun

Height

50 ft.

Width

15' to 18'

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

Size

45 gallon

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