How to prune ginkgo 'autumn gold'

Late winter or early spring while fully dormant, or mid-summer after leaves harden. When young, select a dominant central leader and remove competing upright stems early. On mature trees, remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches back to a lateral or the trunk collar using clean cuts. Avoid heavy pruning — ginkgo heals slowly.

Lightly every 2–3 years when young; rarely on established trees. Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' is a male selection grown primarily for fall colour and its neat, upright-spreading habit. It needs only light structural pruning when young to establish a clear leader and remove crossing branches. Mature specimens require little ongoing work beyond removing dead wood and occasional suckers at the base.

When young, select a dominant central leader and remove competing upright stems early. On mature trees, remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches back to a lateral or the trunk collar using clean cuts. Avoid heavy pruning — ginkgo heals slowly.