Ginkgo biloba 'Piedmont Pillar' pbr

Common Name: Maidenhair Tree

Description: Ginkgo biloba 'Piedmont Pillar' is a remarkable deciduous tree known for its distinctive, fan-shaped, two-lobed foliage. In spring and summer, the leaves display a vibrant green hue, transitioning to a stunning golden yellow in autumn, offering beautiful seasonal colour. This cultivar is prized for its strong vertical growth habit, making it an excellent choice for narrow spaces or as a striking feature in the landscape. Ginkgo biloba 'Piedmont Pillar' is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance tree, tolerant of urban conditions, heat, and drought once established.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–10 metres
• Width: 2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Urban Conditions Tolerant

Toxicity: The seeds of Ginkgo biloba can be toxic if ingested in large quantities and may cause skin irritation upon contact. It is advisable to plant male cultivars, such as 'Piedmont Pillar', to avoid the messy and malodorous fruits produced by female trees.

Companion Plants:

• Maple Trees (Acer spp.)
• Camellia
• Magnolia
• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Salvia

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Ginkgo biloba 'Piedmont Pillar' pbr