Ginkgo biloba 'Beijing Gold'

Spectacular new introduction, Ginkgo biloba 'Beijing Gold' has leaves which emerge in spring as a lovely golden-yellow colour. These leaves gradually darken later in summer to a pale variegated white and green or dark green. In the autumn the leaves turn butter yellow before falling.

Ginkgo biloba 'Beijing Gold'  grows to be an unusual, elegant large shrub or eventually in many years, a small tree.

• Position: Full sun or light shade.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Large shrub or eventually, small tree with a branching habit.
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).

• Notes: In hot areas and very sunny gardens, Ginkgo biloba 'Beijing Gold' may require a position in partial shade, to prevent the golden leaves scorching in early summer.