A living fossil with fan-shaped leaves and a laser-clean silhouette, turning fall into a golden, confetti-level event
FEATURES:
- Distinct fan-shaped foliage for a one-of-a-kind texture you don’t get from other shade trees
- Strong, upright form that reads clean and architectural in the landscape
- Exceptionally long-lived with a reputation for toughness and resilience
- Fall color in brilliant gold for an unforgettable autumn show
- Great street and lawn tree thanks to its tidy habit and dependable performance
- Low-maintenance once established, with minimal pruning needed for structure
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design for the fall finale. Place this where you’ll see it from your most-used vantage point, a front window, the driveway turn, or the patio. Then keep nearby plantings simple and deep green so when the leaves turn gold, the tree looks like it’s glowing on purpose. (Because it is. Nature just likes to show off sometimes.)
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 25-35' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 25-35' apart
Magyar Maidenhair Tree
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Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar'
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A living fossil with fan-shaped leaves and a laser-clean silhouette, turning fall into a golden, confetti-level event
FEATURES:
- Distinct fan-shaped foliage for a one-of-a-kind texture you don’t get from other shade trees
- Strong, upright form that reads clean and architectural in the landscape
- Exceptionally long-lived with a reputation for toughness and resilience
- Fall color in brilliant gold for an unforgettable autumn show
- Great street and lawn tree thanks to its tidy habit and dependable performance
- Low-maintenance once established, with minimal pruning needed for structure
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design for the fall finale. Place this where you’ll see it from your most-used vantage point, a front window, the driveway turn, or the patio. Then keep nearby plantings simple and deep green so when the leaves turn gold, the tree looks like it’s glowing on purpose. (Because it is. Nature just likes to show off sometimes.)
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 25-35' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 25-35' apart
Why plant Magyar Maidenhair Tree?
If trees had a hall of fame, this one’s in it, and probably giving a speech with calm confidence. The Magyar Maidenhair Tree (a ginkgo) is famous for its fan-shaped leaves and its remarkable durability, but what you’ll love day-to-day is the way it looks: tidy, upright, and quietly elegant through spring and summer, then absolutely show-stealing in fall when the foliage turns brilliant gold. It’s the kind of fall color that makes people pull out phones, suddenly everyone’s a photographer.
Ginkgos bring a refined, almost architectural presence to a yard without feeling stiff. They’re also famously long-lived, which makes planting one feel meaningful, like you’re adding a landmark, not just a tree.
How to use Magyar Maidenhair Tree in the landscape?
Use it as a focal shade tree in an open lawn where its upright form can be appreciated from a distance and its golden fall color can light up the whole yard. It’s also an excellent choice for driveways and streetscapes, where a tidy canopy and strong structure help keep the look clean and intentional. In larger beds, pair it with dark evergreens and simple, mounded shrubs so the fan-shaped leaves stand out as a unique texture, then let the gold fall color become the seasonal highlight. Give it space away from tight corners so the crown can develop naturally and the silhouette stays balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ginkgo does not have showy blooms. Its reproductive structures are small and not ornamental. The main appeal is the fan-shaped foliage, strong form, and brilliant gold fall color.
It’s generally a clean landscape tree. The leaf drop in fall can happen fairly quickly, creating a brief “golden carpet” moment. Many cultivated ginkgo selections are chosen to avoid fruit, which is typically the messier aspect on female ginkgo trees.
Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant, focusing on removing dead or crossing branches and encouraging good structure while young. Once established, it typically needs minimal pruning to maintain its naturally tidy form.
