Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' – Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk'

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Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' – Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk'

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Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' is a medium to large tree with a very narrow columnar crown that grows 15 to 20 m high. The branches grow almost perpendicularly upwards, creating a very closed crown. The fan-shaped leaves are light green when unfurling and turn darker in summer. The autumn colour is yellow. Its very narrow shape makes the tree suitable for use in narrow streets, (town) squares and in shopping centres. Like other Ginkgo trees, 'Obelisk' is suitable for all soil types and tolerates paving. Obelisk' is reasonably to well resistant to wind and very hardy. Hardiness zone: 5a
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
15-20 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
narrow columnar
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
greenish-yellow, autumn colour yellow
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
green, flowers in April
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington D.C., USA, 1998
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind columnar 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green green late sprout average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk'

Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ginkgo biloba 'Obelisk' blooms in april.
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