Ginkgo biloba 'Blagon'Ginkgo

‘Blagon’ differs from the ordinary Ginkgo biloba in its markedly columnar architecture. It develops a dominant central leader and almost vertical main branches, forming a tree about 15 to 20 metres tall and only 2.5 to 4 metres wide. This proportion makes it possible to use a large-growing tree where lateral space is limited.

The fan-shaped leaves are borne in clusters on the characteristic short shoots and give the crown a graphic, instantly recognisable texture. In autumn they take on an intense, uniform golden yellow. The narrow structure concentrates the colour change in a vertical band that reads strongly in the landscape.

It is a non-fruiting selection, avoiding the formation and fall of the fleshy seeds produced by female specimens of the species. This characteristic is especially relevant beside pavements, entrances, car parks and other areas where people circulate or linger.

It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but adapts to sandy, loamy or clay substrates and to different pH values. Once established, it withstands intense cold, heat, wind, air pollution and periods of drought. In Portugal, recently planted specimens need deep watering during establishment, especially in regions with hot, dry summers.

It is suited to narrow streets, avenues, entrances, parks and projects where height is needed without building an excessively wide crown. A mature specimen from Diaplant immediately establishes the intended vertical rhythm, with a defined trunk, ascending branching and enough leaf mass to produce an expressive golden presence from the first autumn.