Description
Ginkgo biloba ‘Golden Colonnade’ ®, commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is a striking cultivar prized for its unique columnar growth habit and vibrant golden-yellow foliage in the fall. Originating from the ancient ginkgo species, often referred to as a living fossil dating back over 200 million years, this tree is renowned for its resilience and longevity. The ‘Golden Colonnade’ variety stands out for its upright, narrow form, making it an excellent choice for urban landscapes and tight spaces where vertical interest is desired. Its fan-shaped leaves, characteristic of ginkgos, turn a brilliant yellow in autumn, providing seasonal interest and brightening any garden setting. Highly tolerant of pollution, pests, and varying soil conditions, this deciduous tree is also dioecious, with separate male and female plants, though ‘Golden Colonnade’ is typically male, avoiding the malodorous fruit produced by females. This cultivar is celebrated for combining the ancient heritage and hardiness of Ginkgo biloba with a refined architectural form, making it a favored specimen in modern landscape design.