Tree
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardGinkgo bilobaSky TowerGinkgo biloba
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$24.95
15 galFrom$165.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size50-80 feet × 30-40 feet
About Ginkgo
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a living fossil with no close living relatives, native to China, featuring distinctive fan-shaped leaves that turn brilliant golden-yellow in fall. Male trees are widely planted as urban street and specimen trees for their striking fall color, resilience, and ancient lineage stretching back over 200 million years. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun for best growth and fall color; Ginkgo tolerates urban heat and compacted soils, making it suitable for street and specimen planting in north Florida.
Water
Water regularly during the first two years to establish a deep root system; once established, Ginkgo is moderately drought-tolerant and can persist on rainfall alone in zone 9b.
Soil & Fertilizer
Adaptable to most well-drained soils including sandy and clay-based Florida soils; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if growth is sluggish, and avoid overwatering or poorly drained sites.
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Common questions
Is Ginkgo a good plant for St. Augustine?
Ginkgo is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 50-80 feet × 30-40 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.