A bold, upright ginkgo with fan-shaped leaves and a golden fall finale that makes the whole street look better
FEATURES:
- Upright, strong central leader for a clean, classic tree shape
- Signature fan-shaped foliage with that iconic ginkgo “maidenhair” look
- Excellent shade and structure as it matures, without a fussy personality
- Great street and lawn tree with a refined canopy and long-term presence
- Tough, adaptable performer once established in well-drained soil
- Fall color in brilliant golden yellow for a show-stopping seasonal finish
- 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:
If you want a yard to feel established quickly, plant one tree with a strong, clear silhouette. Ginkgo does that beautifully. Keep the base planting simple and repeat one groundcover around the trunk, and the whole space reads cleaner and more intentional.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 40-50' tall
- Mature Width: 25-35' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 25-35' apart
Presidential Gold® Maidenhair Tree
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A bold, upright ginkgo with fan-shaped leaves and a golden fall finale that makes the whole street look better
FEATURES:
- Upright, strong central leader for a clean, classic tree shape
- Signature fan-shaped foliage with that iconic ginkgo “maidenhair” look
- Excellent shade and structure as it matures, without a fussy personality
- Great street and lawn tree with a refined canopy and long-term presence
- Tough, adaptable performer once established in well-drained soil
- Fall color in brilliant golden yellow for a show-stopping seasonal finish
- 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:
If you want a yard to feel established quickly, plant one tree with a strong, clear silhouette. Ginkgo does that beautifully. Keep the base planting simple and repeat one groundcover around the trunk, and the whole space reads cleaner and more intentional.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 40-50' tall
- Mature Width: 25-35' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 25-35' apart
Why plant Presidential Gold® Maidenhair Tree?
Presidential Gold® Maidenhair Tree is the kind of tree you plant once and admire for decades. The canopy develops with a strong, upright structure, and the fan-shaped leaves bring a clean, almost graphic texture through summer. Then fall arrives and it goes full headline mode, turning brilliant golden yellow and lighting up the entire landscape like a porch light you actually want on.
This is a great choice for people who want a long-lived shade tree with refined form, minimal fuss, and fall color that never feels subtle.
How to use Presidential Gold® Maidenhair Tree in the landscape?
Plant it as a specimen shade tree in a lawn panel, along a driveway, or in a front yard where it can mature into a strong, elegant canopy. It’s especially effective as a street-side tree because the upright form keeps it looking neat and intentional as it grows. Pair it with simple, low plantings at the base so the trunk and branching remain visible, and give it room away from buildings and overhead lines so it can develop its natural structure. In fall, place it where you’ll see the golden color from key views, it’s the kind of tree that deserves center stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ginkgo trees do not have showy blooms. Their flowers are small and inconspicuous, and this tree is grown for its fan-shaped foliage and outstanding fall color.
Many named landscape ginkgo selections are chosen to be male and avoid fruit. If fruit-free planting is important, we recommend confirming the selection and planting location needs during the ordering process.
Prune in late winter while dormant to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Keep pruning light to preserve the tree’s natural structure and strong central leader.
