Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga' – Graceful Growth with Golden Grandeur
Discover the refined elegance of Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga' – a truly majestic cultivar of the ancient fan-leaf tree. This variety combines a slender, upright habit in its youth with a broad, expansive crown as it matures, making it ideal for standalone planting where it can fully unfold its beauty.
Over the first 10 years, 'Saratoga' reaches approximately 2.5 meters in height and 1.8 meters in width. Given space and time, it can grow into a striking tree of up to 15–20 meters high and 10–15 meters wide, with a dense, columnar structure and eventually a broadly spreading crown.
This robust and undemanding tree thrives in sunny to semi-shady locations and is remarkably resistant to pests and diseases. It tolerates various soils, especially when well-drained, and is perfectly hardy, enduring even harsh winters without issue. Its brilliant yellow autumn foliage makes it a standout in any garden — particularly when paired with evergreens or other autumn color-givers.
A Tree with Poetic Roots
Did you know that the Ginkgo tree inspired Johann Wolfgang von Goethe to write one of his most intimate poems for Marianne von Willemer? A symbol of unity and duality, the ginkgo leaf becomes a metaphor for love and reflection — mirroring the timeless beauty of this ancient species:
This tree leaf, from the east,
To my garden entrusted,
Gives secret sense to taste,
How it edifies the knowing.
Is it a living being
That in itself separates?
Is it two that choose each other,
That they be known as one?
To answer such questions
I found the right sense.
Do you not feel in my songs,
That I am one and double?
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Bring a piece of living poetry to your garden with Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga' – a hardy, graceful, and long-lived tree that radiates strength and elegance through the seasons.
✔ Upright and sculptural growth
✔ Golden yellow autumn foliage
✔ Extremely hardy and easy to care for
✔ A symbol of love, longevity, and resilience
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