
Maidenhair Tree 'The President' Presidential Gold
Ginkgo Biloba The President Presidential Gold
A distinguished cultivar of the ancient Ginkgo, 'The President' Presidential Gold offers brilliant golden autumn foliage and a stately, upright form.
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About this plant
Ginkgo biloba 'The President' Presidential Gold is a truly majestic specimen, renowned for its exceptional autumn display of vibrant, uniform golden leaves that hold on the branches longer than most other Ginkgo varieties. This male cultivar is completely fruitless, eliminating any concerns about messy fruit drop, making it an ideal choice for urban landscapes, street plantings, and formal gardens alike. With its strong central leader and symmetrical, pyramidal to broad-oval canopy, 'The President' Presidential Gold develops into a magnificent shade tree, providing elegant structure and seasonal interest for generations. Its fan-shaped leaves, unique in the plant kingdom, contribute to its prehistoric charm and make it a living fossil that adds a touch of history to any modern landscape. Extremely adaptable and tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, including urban pollution and various soil types, this Ginkgo cultivar is a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to any discerning gardener's collection. Plant 'The President' for a golden legacy that will endure.
Care & maintenance
Ginkgo 'The President' is exceptionally hardy and requires minimal care once established. Water regularly during its first few growing seasons to encourage a strong root system. Provide a balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil nutrients are poor. Pruning is generally not necessary beyond removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain its elegant form.
Quick facts
- Type
- tree
- Mature height
- 40-50 feet
- Mature width
- 25-35 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Water
- Average
- Growth rate
- Medium