Size

• The ginkgo tree's sheer size can present problems in a small to moderately sized yard. The tree grows to a height of 80 feet and a canopy width of 60 feet. The branches of female trees become pendulous with age due to the repeatedly heavy fruit crops that the tree withstands year after year.
  
  

Fruit Considerations

• The fruit of the female ginkgo tree can present problems for landscapers. The fruit production is often excessive and the fruit produces a rancid, unpleasant odor. The fruit becomes mushy in the fall and can create a mess in the yard or on concrete surfaces. Unfortunately, when a ginkgo tree grown from seed, it is difficult to visually differentiate sex until the female tree begins to produce fruit at approximately 20 years of age.
  
  

Planting Requirements

• Highly adaptable, the ginkgo tree can tolerate even nutrient poor soil. The best growth is attained in moist soil. The tree grows well in full sunlight or partial shade. It is found thriving in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 4 to 8.