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