Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata Blagon'
Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata Blagon’ is a striking maidenhair tree prized for its elegant, columnar form. Unlike the broader species, this...
5 litre pot
£69.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata Blagon’ is a striking maidenhair tree prized for its elegant, columnar form. Unlike the broader species, this cultivar maintains a slender silhouette, making it ideal for smaller gardens or narrow spaces. Its main branches grow slightly upward, forming a compact, upright crown.
The distinctive, fan-shaped leaves of ‘Fastigiata Blagon’ grow up to 10cm across, emerging light green in spring, deepening to emerald in summer, and turning brilliant golden yellow in autumn. As a male cultivar, it does not produce fruit.
Highly adaptable, this tree thrives in urban environments, tolerating pollution and growing well in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is drought-resistant and flourishes in moist, well-drained soil. Its narrow habit and slow growth make it an excellent choice for avenues, specimen planting, or large containers. Both decorative and practical, this maidenhair tree brings year-round interest to compact spaces.
The distinctive, fan-shaped leaves of ‘Fastigiata Blagon’ grow up to 10cm across, emerging light green in spring, deepening to emerald in summer, and turning brilliant golden yellow in autumn. As a male cultivar, it does not produce fruit.
Highly adaptable, this tree thrives in urban environments, tolerating pollution and growing well in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is drought-resistant and flourishes in moist, well-drained soil. Its narrow habit and slow growth make it an excellent choice for avenues, specimen planting, or large containers. Both decorative and practical, this maidenhair tree brings year-round interest to compact spaces.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Ginkgo biloba Fastigiata Blagon:
Ginkgo thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from a sunny or lightly shaded position. When planting, improve the soil with plenty of well-rotted compost to aid root establishment, and stake young trees securely to prevent wind damage.
Water regularly during the first few years, especially in dry spells, to help develop a strong root system. Once established, maidenhair tree is drought-tolerant, disease resistant and requires less maintenance. Minimal pruning is needed, but remove any broken, diseased, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter to maintain a balanced shape.
Mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring a healthy and long-lived tree.
Water regularly during the first few years, especially in dry spells, to help develop a strong root system. Once established, maidenhair tree is drought-tolerant, disease resistant and requires less maintenance. Minimal pruning is needed, but remove any broken, diseased, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter to maintain a balanced shape.
Mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring a healthy and long-lived tree.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Pets: Seeds TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Seeds harmful if eaten
