Ginkgo biloba Flagstaff form

Common Name:
Flagstaff Form Maidenhair Tree

Description:
Ginkgo biloba ‘Flagstaff Form’ is a striking, fastigiate variety of the ancient Maidenhair Tree, prized for its strong, upright growth habit and spectacular golden-yellow autumn foliage. This male cultivar develops a narrow, columnar form, making it ideal for street plantings, avenues, and compact gardens where space is limited. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves emerge bright green in spring and summer before turning brilliant gold in autumn, creating a stunning seasonal display. Highly resistant to pests, diseases, and pollution, Flagstaff Form thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, tolerating drought and urban conditions with ease. Its refined, vertical structure and low maintenance needs make it a perfect choice for modern landscapes.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15m
• Width: 3–5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Deciduous
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Autumn Foliage Interest
• Pollution Tolerant
• Disease Resistant
• Suitable for Avenue Planting
• Low-maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not toxic, but female ginkgo trees produce fruit-like seeds with a strong odour. Flagstaff Form is a male cultivar, so it does not produce seeds.

Companion Plants:

• Acer rubrum (Red Maple) for a striking autumn colour combination
• Betula pendula (Silver Birch) for a contrast in texture and form
• Lavandula (Lavender) for a drought-tolerant, Mediterranean-inspired pairing
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for a soft, textural contrast