Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'
Autumn Gold Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba ′Autumn Gold′ - Summer Habit
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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Interesting green fan-shaped summer foliage); Yellow (Stunning, clear yellow fall foliage- can last only a few days or persist for several weeks, and then leaves drop all at once, forming a golden carpet)
 Ultimate Height:
40-50 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
25-30 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to soils
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 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves alternate, simple, fan-shaped, 2-3" long and wide, in clusters of 3-5 per blackish-colored spur or alternate on long shoots. Unique, dichotomous veination. Spurs can reach 2-3" on old trees.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 280
  • Pollution Tolerant 217
  • Salt Tolerant 60
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 186
  • Fall Color 219
  • Shade Tree 176
  • Specimen 612
  • Street Tree 138
  • Slow Growth Rate 266
  • Winter Interest 103

    • Additional Information

    The Ginkgo is a long-lived deciduous conifer and gymnosperm. It is frequently termed a "living fossil," as it is the only surviving member of a group of ancient plants with fossils dating back to 270 million years ago. 'Autumn Gold' is an all male, and therefore, fruitless cultivar that has outstanding golden yellow foliage in the fall. Picturesque, open branches.

    8 Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_8932*APVA
    2ORIG_8930*APVA
    3ORIG_9386*AHAWK
    42014_00017*CMATH
    52014_00017*BMATH
    62014_00017*DMATH
    72014_00017*AMATH
    8ORIG_9387*AHAWK

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