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Ginkgo biloba 'Gold Spire' ('Blagon')
maidenhair tree 'Blagon' ( syn. Ginkgo biloba 'Blagon' )
A large maidenhair tree variety with a striking upright, columnar growth habit and dense foliage with distinctive, fan-shaped, lush green...
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
available to order from spring
12 litre pot | 1.5m tall
available to order from spring
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Plant description
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.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Ginkgo biloba Gold Spire ('Blagon'):
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.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Pets: Seeds TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Seeds harmful if eaten
