Ginkgo biloba

• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree

Ginkgo biloba works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Ginkgo biloba is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 15m - 25m Approximately

Mature Width: 8–12 meters

Ginkgo biloba is expected to grow Approx. 0.3 – 0.6 m per year.

Ginkgo biloba is expected to grow Approx. 0.3 – 0.6 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Ginkgo biloba frost tolerant?

Ginkgo biloba is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Ginkgo biloba produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, with male trees forming catkin-like clusters and female trees producing tiny ovules that later develop into fruit. The blooms are subtle and not ornamentally significant, with the tree’s standout appeal coming from its iconic fan-shaped foliage and brilliant autumn colour.

Does Ginkgo biloba flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Autumn

Flower Type:

• Catkin-like

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Ginkgo biloba is Native to Native to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years and revered as a living fossil.

Its dense summer canopy provides shelter, perching and nesting opportunities for small birds, while the textured bark supports insects and microfauna that contribute to woodland biodiversity. Although the flowers are modest, they still attract small pollinating insects, enhancing ecological value in mixed plantings.

Ginkgo biloba will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Ginkgo biloba performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can manage poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong growth, structural stability and its vibrant autumn foliage.

Is Ginkgo biloba Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Ginkgo biloba develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in urban, coastal and dry conditions, maintaining its upright form and healthy foliage with deep, occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.