Why Plant Elmwood Maidenhair Tree?
Elmwood Maidenhair Tree brings an extraordinary combination of ancient beauty, graceful structure, and spectacular seasonal color to the landscape. Ginkgo trees have existed for millions of years, earning their reputation as living fossils, and Elmwood carries that remarkable history in a beautifully refined form. Unlike traditional Ginkgo trees that can develop broad, spreading canopies, Elmwood grows with a naturally narrow, upright silhouette that makes it especially appealing for landscapes where space is limited. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves emerge in fresh shades of green each spring, creating a beautiful canopy that flutters gently in the summer breeze. But autumn is when Elmwood truly becomes unforgettable. As temperatures cool, the entire tree transforms into a breathtaking display of brilliant golden yellow, bringing warmth and radiance to the landscape before the leaves fall, sometimes almost all at once. Another wonderful feature is that Elmwood is a male selection, meaning it does not produce the messy, unpleasant-smelling fruit associated with female Ginkgo trees. With its impressive longevity, exceptional adaptability, and striking architectural shape, Elmwood is a wonderful choice for anyone looking to plant a tree that combines timeless character with modern landscape appeal.
How to use Elmwood Maidenhair Tree in the landscape?
Elmwood Maidenhair Tree is an excellent choice for smaller yards, narrow planting beds, entryway gardens, and landscapes where vertical structure is desired without the broad canopy of a traditional shade tree. Its naturally columnar growth habit makes it especially attractive along driveways, beside spacious patios, near property borders, and in contemporary landscape designs where clean lines and architectural interest are important. Plant a single Elmwood as an elegant specimen tree, or repeat several along a driveway or garden path to create a beautifully structured avenue with spectacular autumn color. Its slender silhouette also makes it a wonderful choice for mixed borders, where it can rise above lower-growing shrubs and perennials without overwhelming the surrounding landscape. Elmwood pairs beautifully with dark green evergreens, hydrangeas, ornamental grasses, and other landscape favorites that complement its soft green summer foliage and brilliant golden fall display. For the healthiest growth, plant in full sun with well-drained soil, although some partial shade is tolerated. Water deeply and consistently during establishment, and allow enough room for the tree to develop its naturally upright form. Once established, Elmwood is remarkably adaptable and provides lasting beauty with relatively little maintenance.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
