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Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold'

Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' is grown for its impressive and colourful foliage. It produces distinctive, fan-shaped, rich green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 12 m tall and 7 m wide with an upright, rounded habit. Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, or planted around water features such as ponds and streams.

A Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' specimen tree with colourful, yellow foliage in autumn.
A Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' specimen tree with yellow autumn foliage.
A Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' specimen tree in summer with green foliage.
The average plant height is 230 cm
$305.68
The average plant height is 220 cm
$384.70

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:12.00 m
Spread:7.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:Avenues, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Coastal, Japanese
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku13488

How to grow Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' in NZ

Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil across most regions of New Zealand. Choose a site with good air circulation and space for its broad, symmetrical form. Water regularly during the first few years to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it is drought and frost-tolerant. Prune in winter only if necessary for shaping. 'Autumn Gold' is prized for its vivid yellow autumn foliage and makes an excellent specimen or avenue tree.

Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' care tips

Plant Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' in full sun with well-drained soil and room to grow. Water regularly while young, then only during extended dry spells once the plant is established. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Minimal pruning is needed—only remove dead or crossing branches in winter. This variety is tolerant of urban conditions, poor soils, and frost. Its tidy shape and golden autumn colour make it a standout, low-maintenance tree for gardens.

Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' tree size, spacing, and growth rate

Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' grows to around 10 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide, forming a symmetrical, upright crown. It has a slow to moderate growth rate, typically adding 30 to 60 cm per year in ideal conditions. Space trees at least 6 to 8 metres apart to allow for full canopy development and good airflow. This variety is long lived and makes an excellent choice for feature planting, avenues, or larger garden landscapes.

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