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Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree 'White Lightning'

Ginkgobiloba

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Ginkgo biloba by MariannaM

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Genus

Ginkgo (GING-ko)

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Species

biloba (bi-LOW-buh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Deciduous

Good Fall Color

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Category

Edible Fruits and Nuts

Trees

Conifers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Smokerun, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

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