{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba-lemonlime-spire","title":"Ginkgo biloba 'Lemonlime Spire'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemonlime Spire Maidenhair Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Lemonlime Spire' PBR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGinkgoaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChina (one of the oldest tree species on Earth; this cultivar selected in cultivation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeciduous tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA living fossil with extraordinary seasonal colour in a refined, space-saving form, Ginkgo biloba 'Lemonlime Spire' is one of the most distinctive deciduous trees available for Adelaide gardens. Its striking fan-shaped leaves — delicately creased and unlike the foliage of almost any other tree — emerge in a vivid lime-green in spring, deepen to fresh mid-green through summer, and then turn a spectacular clear golden-yellow in autumn before the leaves drop cleanly together in one of nature's most satisfying seasonal displays.\u003cbr\u003eA compact, fastigiate (strongly upright and columnar) male clone, 'Lemonlime Spire' produces no smelly fruit and holds its narrow spire shape naturally without pruning. It is exceptionally hardy, tolerating frost, heat, pollution and a wide range of soils, and its narrow profile makes it ideal for tight spaces, driveways, formal gardens and containers. Ginkgo is one of the most ancient trees on the planet — some specimens exceed 2,500 years of age — and this refined cultivar brings that extraordinary lineage to the modern Adelaide garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5–6 m H x 1.0–1.5 m W (strongly upright, narrow columnar form; holds shape naturally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate; 20–40 cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistinctive fan-shaped leaves with delicately creased lobes; vivid lime-green in spring, deepening to fresh mid-green in summer; spectacular clear golden-yellow in autumn before a clean single leaf drop; deciduous; no leaves in winter revealing a refined architectural branch structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInconspicuous in spring; not ornamentally significant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVivid lime-green new growth in spring; fresh green canopy in summer; spectacular golden-yellow autumn display; clean simultaneous leaf drop; refined bare branch silhouette in winter — a genuinely four-season tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides seasonal shelter and nesting habitat; spring and summer canopy supports insects and small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrost hardy (excellent); heat-tolerant; pollution-tolerant and well-suited to urban environments; drought-tolerant once established; wind-tolerant; adaptable to a wide range of soil types; male clone produces no smelly fruit; shelter from severe north-westerly sun and hot dry winds recommended in Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvenue\/driveway: 1.5–2.0 m apart; deciduous screen: 1.5 m apart for a closely planted column hedge; specimen: 1.5–2.0 m from structures; suitable for large containers (50 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs; male clone produces no fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade; best autumn colour and most compact habit in full sun; tolerates light shade; in Adelaide shelter from severe hot north-westerly summer winds will protect foliage quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptable to most well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy and clay soils; excellent urban and pollution tolerance; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: low to moderate; deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal watering in cooler months; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery low maintenance; holds columnar shape naturally without pruning; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter if needed; apply slow-release fertiliser in spring if growth is slow; mulch annually; popular as a bonsai subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExceptionally long-lived; Ginkgo is one of the world's most long-lived tree species; this cultivar will outlast most other trees in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell suited to Adelaide's temperate Mediterranean climate; performs best with cool to cold winters and warm summers; shelter from extreme north-westerly heat and drying winds in Adelaide's hottest conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptable; slightly acidic to neutral preferred; tolerates a broad range of Adelaide soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway and avenue planting in closely spaced columns for a formal, elegant approach that delivers brilliant green in summer and spectacular gold in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow garden beds, tight side passages and small courtyard gardens where no other tree of similar visual impact would fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal garden vertical accent paired with clipped hedges, topiary and structured plantings for a sophisticated garden composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer specimen for alfresco dining areas and courtyard gardens where the seasonal colour transitions create year-round interest in a manageable scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary and minimalist garden designs where the unique fan-shaped foliage and clean columnar silhouette create strong architectural impact throughout all four seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Lemonlime Spire' delivers four genuinely distinct seasons of interest in one of the narrowest tree footprints available — and it does it with the quiet authority of a species that has been growing on this planet for over 250 million years. The lime-green spring flush, the clean summer canopy, the brilliant golden autumn drop and the refined winter silhouette make this one of the most rewarding deciduous trees you can plant in an Adelaide garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":49005109641468,"sku":"GINK-BILO-LEMO-LIME-300MM","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":49005109674236,"sku":"GINK-BILO-LEMO-LIME-400MM","price":273.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/ginkgo-biloba-lemonlime-spire-columnar-autumn-colour-contemporary-garden-adelaide.jpg?v=1776851437","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/ginkgo-biloba-lemonlime-spire","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}