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Deciduous Trees · MCH exam plant
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
GINK-oh by-LOH-ba
Tree
Key ID features
Fan-shaped leaves, brilliant yellow fall (all at once), ancient species, male cultivars only
| Botanical name | Ginkgo biloba |
|---|---|
| Family | Ginkgoaceae |
| Genus | Ginkgo |
| Category | Deciduous Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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