Autumn Gold Ginkgo

Brilliant Fall Color
Fan-Shaped Foliage
Male Ginkgo Selection

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Autumn Gold Ginkgo

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Autumn Gold Ginkgo

Autumn Gold Ginkgo is a deciduous shade tree admired for distinctive fan-shaped leaves, brilliant golden-yellow fall color, and a clean upright form. This male ginkgo selection is an excellent choice for sunny lawns, street plantings, parks, and refined landscapes where long-lasting seasonal beauty matters.

Why choose Autumn Gold Ginkgo?

Choose Autumn Gold Ginkgo for a durable, elegant tree with memorable fall color and uniquely shaped foliage unlike almost any other landscape tree. Its leaves turn a rich golden yellow in autumn, often creating a striking carpet of color beneath the canopy. As a male cultivar, it is valued for avoiding the messy, foul-smelling seed coverings associated with female ginkgo trees. It is especially useful as a specimen tree, street tree, lawn shade tree, or architectural accent in sunny, well-drained sites.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’
Common Name: Autumn Gold Ginkgo, Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Upright, broadly pyramidal to spreading shade tree

Autumn Gold Ginkgo Additional Information

Autumn Gold Ginkgo is best known for its fan-shaped green foliage that turns a brilliant golden yellow in fall. The leaves often drop over a relatively short period, creating a dramatic seasonal effect. This cultivar has a symmetrical, upright habit when young and becomes broader with age, making it useful for long-term structure in open landscapes. Flowers are not ornamentally significant, and this male selection does not produce the fleshy seed coverings that can make female ginkgo trees messy.

This tree is deciduous and drops its leaves in fall, leaving a clean branching framework through winter. Autumn Gold Ginkgo is well suited for urban and residential landscapes because it adapts to many well-drained soils and established conditions once rooted. Growth is typically slower when young, so patient placement in a permanent sunny site is important. Use it as a lawn specimen, street tree, park tree, or distinctive focal point where its fall color can be fully appreciated.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Autumn Gold Ginkgo in full sun with well-drained soil and ample room for its mature canopy. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or fast-draining sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, reduce competition from turf, and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune young trees during dormancy to encourage a strong central leader and well-spaced branches. Mature trees usually need only light corrective pruning to remove damaged, crossing, or poorly placed limbs.

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FAQs

How large does Autumn Gold Ginkgo get?
Autumn Gold Ginkgo commonly matures around 40 to 50 feet tall and 25 to 35 feet wide, depending on site conditions, soil, available space, and long-term care.
What is special about Autumn Gold Ginkgo in fall?
Its fan-shaped green leaves turn a brilliant golden yellow in autumn, creating one of the most distinctive fall displays among shade trees.
Is Autumn Gold Ginkgo a male tree?
Yes. Autumn Gold Ginkgo is grown as a male cultivar, which is preferred in landscapes because it does not produce the messy, foul-smelling seed coverings found on female ginkgo trees.
Where should I plant Autumn Gold Ginkgo?
Plant it in a sunny, open location with well-drained soil and enough room for its mature canopy. It works well as a lawn specimen, street tree, park tree, or architectural focal point.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Slow
Botanical Name	Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Ginkgoaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#7 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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