{"product_id":"autumn-gold-ginkgo","title":"Autumn Gold Ginkgo","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Living-Fossil Shade Tree With Unforgettable Gold Fall Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Gold Ginkgo (\u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Gold') is the classic, time-tested fruitless ginkgo — a broad, beautifully symmetrical male selection famous for its spectacular pure-gold fall color and the unmistakable fan-shaped foliage of a tree whose lineage stretches back 250 million years. Ginkgo is one of the toughest, longest-lived shade trees on the planet: pest- and disease-free, tolerant of pollution, compacted soil, and road salt, and never browsed by deer. Whether you're planting a stately lawn specimen in Edina, a clean boulevard tree in Minneapolis, or a legacy shade tree in Woodbury, Autumn Gold is a plant-it-for-life choice that grows more magnificent with every passing year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Gold Ginkgo Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Gold'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutumn Gold Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree, Fruitless Ginkgo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 30 feet — broad, symmetrical crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate — about 1 foot per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) for best form and fall color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Drought-tolerant once established; appreciates consistent moisture while young.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — reliably hardy across the metro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, sand, compacted urban soil, and road salt.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — fan-shaped leaves turning a spectacular pure gold, then dropping in a single dramatic fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — ginkgo is rarely, if ever, browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — this is a male, fruitless selection (no messy, smelly seed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Gold Ginkgo Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStately Lawn and Specimen Trees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its broad, symmetrical crown, Autumn Gold is the quintessential ginkgo specimen — a clean, fruitless tree that anchors a front lawn or open landscape and just keeps getting better with age. It's the kind of tree that defines a property for generations in Edina or Minnetonka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough Boulevards and Street Trees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinkgo is one of the most pollution-, salt-, and compaction-tolerant trees in existence, which is exactly why it's planted along city streets worldwide. Autumn Gold makes an excellent boulevard or large parking-strip tree in Minneapolis and St. Paul where conditions are harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpectacular Fall Color and Winter Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fall show is legendary: the entire canopy turns a glowing pure gold, then drops nearly all at once to lay down a brilliant golden carpet. The strong, evenly spaced branching gives handsome architecture all winter long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Autumn Gold Ginkgo in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinkgo is deciduous, so you have two good planting windows in the Twin Cities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May)\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the ground has thawed, is excellent — the tree gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (September–mid-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e also works well. Plant at least six weeks before the ground freezes so roots can settle in. Avoid mid-summer planting when transplant stress is highest, and never plant into frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Autumn Gold Ginkgo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — the hole should be 2–3 times the root ball width but only as deep as the ball itself. In heavy clay, dig even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck drainage — if water pools in the hole, break through any clay hardpan or mound-plant slightly to keep roots out of standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost. Don't create a pure-compost \"container\" in clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tree so the top of the root ball sits at or just above grade. Allow about 30 feet of spread for a mature specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the root zone to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter to prevent ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches away from the trunk. Young ginkgo benefits from a trunk wrap the first winter or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Autumn Gold Ginkgo in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water every 1–2 days, deep and slow. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3 through fall: every 5–7 days during active growth, less when rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages about 3 inches per month June–August). Stop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes in late October so the tree can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Autumn Gold Ginkgo is notably drought-tolerant and needs supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells (2+ weeks with no rain). Water deeply and infrequently — soaking to 6–8 inches every 7–14 days during drought — and let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Autumn Gold Ginkgo survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's reliably hardy to about -30°F and well-proven across the Twin Cities. Give young trees a trunk wrap the first winter or two for extra insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make the smelly fruit ginkgos are known for?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Autumn Gold is a male, fruitless selection, so you get all the beauty with none of the messy, foul-smelling seed that female ginkgos drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow here?\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate — about a foot per year. Ginkgo rewards patience: it's essentially a permanent tree, often thriving for well over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are ginkgos called living fossils?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginkgo biloba is the sole survivor of an ancient lineage dating back roughly 250 million years — virtually unchanged since the age of the dinosaurs, and remarkably resilient to modern stresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagyar Ginkgo\u003c\/strong\u003e — an upright-pyramidal fruitless ginkgo that establishes quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinceton Sentry Ginkgo\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow, columnar fruitless ginkgo for tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresidential Gold Ginkgo\u003c\/strong\u003e — a vigorous, refined fruitless ginkgo with intense gold fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/strong\u003e — another tough, bold-textured, urban-proof shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Autumn Gold Ginkgo Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Gold is a legacy specimen — one tree with about 30 feet of clearance anchors a front lawn for generations. For a boulevard or driveway line, space trees 25–30 feet on center (a 100-foot run takes 4–5 trees); the slow, uniform growth keeps the row beautifully matched. On large properties, a pair flanking a long entry drive is a classic, formal look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Gold Ginkgo Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green fan-shaped leaves unfurl along the evenly spaced branches — unmistakably ginkgo from the first flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean, broad, symmetrical canopy of leathery fans, untouched by pests, disease, or deer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The legendary show — the whole crown turns pure glowing gold, then drops nearly all at once into a brilliant golden carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, architectural branching stands out against the snow, handsome from every angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magyar-ginkgo\"\u003eMagyar Ginkgo\u003c\/a\u003e — an upright-pyramidal fruitless ginkgo to vary the form in a grouping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/presidential-gold-ginkgo\"\u003ePresidential Gold Ginkgo\u003c\/a\u003e — a vigorous fruitless ginkgo with the same intense gold fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kentucky-coffeetree\"\u003eKentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/a\u003e — another bold, urban-proof native shade tree for the same tough sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/state-street-miyabe-maple\"\u003eState Street Miyabe Maple\u003c\/a\u003e — a salt-tolerant boulevard companion that thrives in the same street-side conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Autumn Gold Ginkgo Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Gold thrives in full sun on virtually any Twin Cities soil — clay, sand, compacted boulevard strips, even salted street edges — and is the definitive plant-it-once legacy tree for lawns and streetscapes. It's not a fit if you need fast shade or a small-footprint tree: it grows about a foot a year toward a 50-by-30-foot frame, so give it room and give it time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"1.75\"BB","offer_id":54260819591473,"sku":"GT-T1946.4","price":521.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260819624241,"sku":"GT-T1946.6","price":631.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/autumn-gold-ginkgo.jpg?v=1779426698","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/autumn-gold-ginkgo","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}