Ginkgo Biloba Tree Seeds | Maidenhair Tree | (Ginkgo biloba)
Ginkgo Biloba Tree Seeds | Maidenhair Tree | (Ginkgo biloba)
Two hundred and seventy million years old. Still growing in your backyard.
Ginkgo biloba is the oldest surviving tree species on Earth, a true living fossil that predates the dinosaurs. Every other member of its ancient lineage is gone. The Ginkgo endured mass extinctions, ice ages, and shifting continents to arrive in the modern world virtually unchanged. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, brilliant yellow fall color, and unmatched resilience make it one of the most remarkable and adaptable trees you can grow.
- The oldest surviving tree species, unchanged for over 200 million years
- Brilliant, pure yellow fall color that drops almost all at once
- Highly resistant to pollution, pests, disease, and urban stress
- Exceptionally long-lived, with some trees over 3,000 years old
- Source of compounds widely studied for cognitive and circulatory support
Things You Probably Didn’t Know
It survived Hiroshima.
Several Ginkgo trees near the atomic blast in 1945 resprouted and are still alive today, becoming global symbols of resilience.
It no longer exists in the wild.
Ginkgo was preserved for centuries in temple gardens by Buddhist monks. Every tree today descends from cultivated specimens.
You won’t know the sex for decades.
Ginkgo trees are male or female, but seedlings can take 20–30 years to reveal their sex. Female trees produce seeds with a strong odor.
It powers a global supplement industry.
Extracts from Ginkgo leaves are among the most widely used herbal supplements for memory and circulation.
Growing Details
- Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba
- Stratification: Required; 60–90 days cold moist stratification
- USDA Zones: 3–9
- Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Light: Full sun
- Height: 50–80 feet
- Spread: 30–40 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (1–2 ft/year)
Plant one and consider the fact that something genetically identical to this tree watched the dinosaurs come and go.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you pre-stratify the seeds?
Most of our seeds are not pre-stratified. They are stored under dry, cold conditions to preserve viability without initiating stratification, allowing you to time germination for your local growing season.
The exception is recalcitrant seeds. Because these seeds must remain moist to stay viable, they are kept in moist, cold storage and are therefore in a pre-stratified state. Depending on how long a particular batch has been stored, some may arrive with an emerging radicle and be ready to plant immediately. Radicle development is not guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual product page and included growing instructions for species-specific requirements.
Do any of your seeds need to stay moist? (Recalcitrant seeds)
Yes. Some species we offer, including Chestnut, Hazelnut, and Paw Paw, are recalcitrant and must remain moist to stay viable.
Please refrigerate these seeds immediately upon arrival unless they have already developed a radicle. Seeds with an emerging radicle should be planted promptly.
Do you ship internationally?
No. We currently ship within the United States only.
We previously shipped to Canada, but tariffs, duties, and import fees resulted in customers receiving significant and unpredictable additional charges upon delivery. Because we cannot reliably calculate or absorb these costs, we have suspended shipping to Canada.
At this time, we do not ship to Canada or other international destinations.
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & Packaging
• Hand-packed in resealable kraft paper seed bags
• Stratification and planting instructions included on every seed pack
• Ships within 3–5 business days via USPS within the United States and U.S. territories
Return Policy
Return Policy
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on seeds.
If your order arrives damaged, contains incorrect items, or is missing items, please contact us within 7 days of delivery so we can resolve the issue.
