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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
The Ginkgo tree, Ginkgo biloba, is a living fossil and one of the oldest tree species on Earth, with a lineage dating back over 200 million years. Often referred to as the “maidenhair tree” due to the shape of its fan-like leaves, the Ginkgo is celebrated for its striking beauty, resilience, and historical significance.
Native to China, the Ginkgo is prized for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage in autumn, offering a spectacular seasonal display before shedding its leaves. This deciduous tree is highly adaptable, thriving in urban environments thanks to its tolerance of pollution, poor soil, and pests. It is a slow grower but can live for centuries, making it an enduring addition to any landscape.
Beyond its ornamental value, the Ginkgo tree holds cultural and medicinal significance. In traditional Chinese medicine, Ginkgo seeds and leaves have been used for their health benefits. Additionally, the tree is often planted in temples and gardens as a symbol of longevity and vitality.
Whether admired for its unique appearance, historical importance, or robust nature, the Ginkgo tree is a fascinating and versatile species that brings elegance and endurance to any setting.
Maidenhair Tree
Bark is a dull grey, ridged and fissured. Fan shaped bright green leaves, yellow in autumn. Height after 10 years up to 6m.
Columnar, upright, male form, so does not produce fruit. Rich yellow and golden autumn colours.
Slender, upright tree. Fan shaped foliage is blue-green turning buttery yellow in autumn. Disease resistant.
Golden Maidenhair Tree
Leathery, green, fan shaped foliage becoming uniform golden yellow in autumn, persisting for several weeks.
Delicate maidenhair cut leaves. A neat upright habit and vibrant bright yellow autumnal shades.
Fan-shaped leaves open golden yellow, darkening to green with white variegation, finally turning clear yellow.
Upright Maidenhair Tree
Columnar, flat, fan-shaped leaves on semi-erect branches. Small, catkin-like, greenish-yellow male flowers in spring.
A dwarf, low-spreading form that grows very slowly. Small green leaves which turn a golden yellow in autumn.
Broadly weeping form, producing wide arching branches. Fan shaped emerald green foliage, yellow in autumn.
A male form making a compact tree with yellow-green foliage in summer turning rich gold in autumn.