Science · Specimen Trees
Ginkgo
A living fossil with golden fall color, extremely pollution- and pest-resistant — a campus favorite.
Ginkgo biloba · Deciduous ancient tree
Profile
- Zones
- USDA 3–9
- Mature size
- 50–80 ft
- Pests
- Very few
- Note
- Male clones avoid odorous fruit
Water & soil targets
- Moisture (VWC)
- ~18–28%
- Salinity tolerance
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- Good once established
Slow establishment; consistent water for the first years.
Problems to watch
- Transplant shock
- Few pests
Stress signs
- Slow growth
- Small leaves when stressed
Where you'll find it
- Campuses
- Streets
- Civic plazas
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All Science profilesGeneral agronomic guidance and typical ranges; actual targets vary by site, soil, climate and season.