Choose Autumn Gold Ginkgo if you want a clean, long-lived shade tree with strong yellow fall color. The tradeoff is patience: it is not the tree for quick shade or tight planting spaces.
Buy This If
You want fruit-free ginkgo.
You can wait for size.
You like bold yellow fall color.
Skip This If
You need quick shade.
Space is limited.
Soil stays soggy.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
It has a clean outline, distinctive leaves, and reliable yellow fall color without looking busy.
Growth Rate
B-
It grows steadily but will not satisfy a homeowner who wants a canopy quickly.
Maintenance
A-
The male selection avoids the fruit mess that gives seedling ginkgo a bad reputation.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed.
Small Space Fit
D
This becomes a real shade tree and needs open lawn space to age well.
Screening Value
C
It can add overhead cover, but it is not dense enough for privacy screening.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Autumn Gold Ginkgo for customers planning a long-term front-yard tree, not for someone trying to solve shade quickly this season.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
45 ft
Mature Width
30 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-9a
Spacing
27.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, pyramidal
Customers Usually Ask
Will it drop smelly fruit?
Autumn Gold is a male selection, so it avoids the fruit mess associated with female ginkgo trees.
Is it a fast shade tree?
No; buy it for long-term structure and fall color, not quick canopy.
Can it go near a patio or driveway?
Yes, if you give it enough root and canopy room from the start.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
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Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.