Black Willow Live Stakes Over 20 Feet turns into deep blue berries Shade Perennials turns into deep blue berries City planning and management that lacks regard for the basic requirements of planting and growing urban amenity trees‚ such as space and soil requirements‚ can affect the survival of individual ginkgo trees‚ despite its being a strong and adaptable tree․ The ginkgo does also have a reputation for producing a foul smelling fruit which can put off those who admire the tree in other ways․ Such problems can be countered with common sense in the planning of public spaces which take into account the benefits such trees bring to the city․ The more we know and understand these hardy little creatures‚ the more likely it is that we will welcome them into our lives and communities․ Growth Rate: Fast extending upwards of 60 feet upon maturity