A refined, lacy-leaved shade tree with pendulous fan foliage and a signature golden-yellow autumn finale
FEATURES:
- Unusually deeply cut, elongated fan leaves for a distinctly lacy look
- Slightly pendulous foliage that gives the canopy a soft, draped texture
- Male selection that avoids the messy, odorous fruit of female ginkgo trees
- Fresh spring foliage emerges a clean green, building a calm, classic summer canopy
- Strong, architectural branching that becomes more character-rich as it matures
- Fall color in golden yellow
- 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:
When a tree has fine texture like this, let it be the “detail layer.” Pair it with one bold-leafed plant and one evergreen with simple form, and the whole vignette looks intentional all year.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Mature Height: 30-40' tall
- Mature Width: 20-30' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 20-30' apart
Saratoga Maidenhair Tree
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga'
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A refined, lacy-leaved shade tree with pendulous fan foliage and a signature golden-yellow autumn finale
FEATURES:
- Unusually deeply cut, elongated fan leaves for a distinctly lacy look
- Slightly pendulous foliage that gives the canopy a soft, draped texture
- Male selection that avoids the messy, odorous fruit of female ginkgo trees
- Fresh spring foliage emerges a clean green, building a calm, classic summer canopy
- Strong, architectural branching that becomes more character-rich as it matures
- Fall color in golden yellow
- 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:
When a tree has fine texture like this, let it be the “detail layer.” Pair it with one bold-leafed plant and one evergreen with simple form, and the whole vignette looks intentional all year.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Mature Height: 30-40' tall
- Mature Width: 20-30' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 20-30' apart
Why plant Saratoga Maidenhair Tree?
This ginkgo brings a different kind of beauty, not flashy, but fascinating. Instead of the standard fan shape, the leaves are more deeply divided and elongated, creating a lacy texture that feels lighter and more detailed in the canopy. Add the subtle pendulous habit and you get movement, softness, and a silhouette that feels quietly artistic.
And then autumn arrives: the foliage shifts into that unmistakable ginkgo golden yellow, turning the tree into a glowing landmark for the season. Bonus for real life: it’s a male selection, so you skip the fruit.
How to use Saratoga Maidenhair Tree in the landscape?
Use it as a specimen where the leaf detail can be appreciated, especially from patios, paths, or a favorite window view. Its lacy canopy pairs beautifully with bold, broadleaf shrubs and simple evergreens, where the contrast makes the foliage look even more intricate. Keep the surrounding planting calm and uncluttered so the canopy reads as the feature, and allow open sightlines to enjoy the fall color when it turns golden and luminous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ginkgos don’t have showy blooms. The flowers are small and inconspicuous in spring—this tree is prized for its foliage texture and fall color.
No—‘Saratoga’ is a male selection, so it won’t produce the messy, odorous fruit associated with female ginkgo trees.
Prune in late winter while dormant. Focus on removing dead or crossing branches and maintaining a clean structure. Avoid heavy pruning during the growing season.
