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Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar'

Magyar ginkgo

Magyar ginkgo. Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking from East Preston, United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Magyar is an upright, narrow ginkgo that ultimately develops into a substantial landscape tree. Green fan-shaped leaves become bright yellow to gold in autumn, producing a strong seasonal display. Its relatively slender crown distinguishes it from broader ginkgo selections while still requiring generous room for long-term growth.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 50 ft · Width: 25 ft
Water: Average; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 4 cold-hardiness rating

Sizes & prices

#10$264.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental specimen
Major issues: Usually few serious pest or disease problems; protect young bark from physical damage.
Fruit / litter: Male selection; no fleshy seed crop expected. Leaves fall in autumn.
Form: Upright, narrowly pyramidal
Growth rate: Relatively vigorous for a ginkgo; faster than Princeton Sentry.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Parent-species guidance: Some browsing resistance; not deer-proof. Protect young plants.
Drought: Parent-species guidance: Tolerates some drought after establishment; water during prolonged dry spells.
Wet soil: Parent-species guidance: Avoid waterlogged or poorly drained soil.
Heat: Parent-species guidance: Heat tolerant with suitable soil moisture.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Green, becoming yellow-gold in fall
Seed: Male selection

Growing & care

Soil: Moist, well-drained; brief dry periods tolerated; occasional wetness tolerated
Pruning: Prune sparingly to establish a sound framework; retain the dwarf or columnar cultivar's natural habit.

Sources & photo credits

Halka Nurseries

Hinsdale Nurseries

NC State Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu

Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking from East Preston, United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Magyar ginkgo. Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking from East Preston, United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.