Ginkgo biloba 'China Pendula' (maidenhair tree)

Ginkgo biloba 'China Pendula' (maidenhair tree) is a special, pendulous, or drooping-growing tree with the following characteristics:

- **Height**: Typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 meters, but depending on its form, it can reach up to 6 meters.
- **Width**: Due to its loose, drooping branch structure, its crown is about 3 to 5 meters wide.
- **Foliage**: The leaves are typically closely arranged on the tree, light green in color, and turn beautiful shades of yellow in autumn. The leaves are fan-shaped.
- **Blooming**: Ginkgo is a dioecious plant, meaning that the male and female flowers are found on separate trees. Their flowering period is in spring, but the flowers are not particularly showy.
- **Fruits**: The fruits of the female trees are small, round, acorn-like structures that ripen in autumn and emit an unpleasant odor when ripe.
- **Species Characteristics**: The 'China Pendula' variety stands out in the landscape due to its pendulous growth and decorative appearance, making it ideal as an ornamental tree.
- **Uses**: It is excellent for planting in gardens, parks, and along streets, where it creates a special, aesthetic effect. It is often used as a solitary specimen.

This maidenhair tree adapts well to various soil types and thrives in both sunny and partially shaded locations. Its ability to tolerate both wet and dry conditions makes it a low-maintenance plant, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens and green spaces. Due to its decorative appearance, it is a popular element in urban landscapes and natural gardens.