Eventual height & spread
Ginkgo biloba 'Gold Spire' ('Blagon')
maidenhair tree 'Blagon' ( syn. Ginkgo biloba 'Blagon' )
- 9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
- £139.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 12 litre pot | 1.5m tall
- £164.99
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £12.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A large maidenhair tree variety with a striking upright, columnar growth habit and dense foliage with distinctive, fan-shaped, lush green leaves that provide ample coverage in summer. In autumn, 'Golden Spire' transforms with spectacular golden-yellow foliage and is non-fruiting, unlike some other ginkgos.
Ginkgo thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from a sunny or lightly shaded position. When planting, improve the soil with plenty of well-rotted compost to aid root establishment, and stake young trees securely to prevent wind damage.
Water regularly during the first few years, especially in dry spells, to help develop a strong root system. Once established, maidenhair tree is drought-tolerant, disease resistant and requires less maintenance. Minimal pruning is needed, but remove any broken, diseased, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter to maintain a balanced shape.
Mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring a healthy and long-lived tree.
Water regularly during the first few years, especially in dry spells, to help develop a strong root system. Once established, maidenhair tree is drought-tolerant, disease resistant and requires less maintenance. Minimal pruning is needed, but remove any broken, diseased, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter to maintain a balanced shape.
Mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring a healthy and long-lived tree.
- Pets: Seeds TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Seeds harmful if eaten
