Botanical profile

Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

Latin name
Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'
Common name
Maidenhair Tree ‘Autumn Gold’
Type
TREE
Family
Ginkgoaceae

Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’ is an elegant and timeless ornamental tree, particularly valued for its unique fan-shaped foliage that transitions from bright green during the growing season to a spectacular golden yellow in autumn, creating a striking visual impact in flowerbeds, pathways, parks, or large gardens. Its rounded, then slightly open, silhouette provides a structured presence that enhances residential or urban landscape designs, while being very easy to maintain. Very hardy, this ginkgo tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and prefers a sunny to partial shade exposure, where it thrives fully without particular demands.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to tolerant
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Not significant (monoecious shrub, inconspicuous flowers)
Fruiting
Non-ornamental (selected male variety, no foul-smelling fruits)
Foliage color
Green ? golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Slightly open
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
12–18 m (39–59 ft)
Width
6–10 m (20–33 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.