Ginkgo biloba 'Chi-chi' (Chi-chi Maidenhair Tree)
Botanical Information
Family | Ginkgoaceae |
Genus | Ginkgo |
Species | biloba |
Cultivar | 'Chi-chi' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
Height | 40 m |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Excellent as either a specimen tree or as a street tree, as it is resistant to urban pollution. |
Propagation | Male cultivars are propagated through half-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in spring. |
Cultivation | Grow in any well-drained soil on a sheltered site, although tends to do best in climates with hot summers. |
Pests | Resistant to most pests and diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |