43" Faux Yellow/Orange Ginkgo Stem

• Colored on both sides: the backs of the leaves are finished, so nothing flashes white when the stem turns in a vase
• The ginkgo shape: fan-shaped leaves nobody mistakes for generic fall foliage
• Real height: 43 inches, tall enough for an urn or floor vessel most stems cannot fill
• A gray wash on top: keeps the yellow from reading like one flat printed color
• 70+ leaves per stem: dense enough that two or three carry a large vessel
• No upkeep: no water, no dropping, nothing to swap out mid-season

• Tall urns and large console vessels: two or three carry a vessel 20 inches and up
• Entry and buffet: the height gives a big surface something with real presence on it
• Mantel vessels: one or two add height behind lower, rounder blooms
• Fall arrangements: pairs with rust, burgundy, wheat, and dried grasses
• Modern rooms: the fan shape and clear yellow read graphic rather than country
• Floor vessels: reach for a generous bunch so it reads full instead of sparse
• Wreaths and swags: cut sections in for the distinctive leaf shape
• Cutting it down: wire cutters shorten it or split the branch for smaller vessels

• Overall length: 43 inches, one of the tallest fall stems we carry
• Stem splits at: 21.5 inches from the base, so a tall vase or urn around 20 to 22 inches holds it with no trimming
• Foliage: 70+ fan-shaped ginkgo leaves, 2 to 3.25 inches wide
• Color: yellow with touches of orange, and a gray wash across the tops
• Both sides colored: the backs of the leaves are finished too, not left white
• Material: wire, plastic, and poly silk
• Cutting: cuts down with a good pair of wire cutters
• Care: no water, no upkeep
• Sold: by the stem (one stem shown in the photo)

How tall is a 43-inch faux ginkgo stem?

It measures 43 inches from the cut end to the tip, with the branching starting about 21.5 inches up. That puts it well past the height of a typical stem, built for a tall urn, a large console vessel, or a floor vase rather than an everyday tabletop arrangement.

What size vase fits a 43-inch ginkgo stem?

A vase or urn around 20 to 22 inches tall holds it straight out of the box, because the stem stays bare for its first 21.5 inches before the leaves begin. That bare length seats down inside the vessel while the foliage shows above the rim. Wire cutters shorten it for anything smaller.

What is a ginkgo leaf, and why is it shaped like a fan?

Ginkgo biloba leaves grow in a flat fan shape with a notch in the middle, unlike the lobed maple and oak leaves in most fall stems. The tree is one of the oldest species still growing, and the leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn, which is what this stem copies.

Are the ginkgo leaves colored on both sides?

Yes, both faces of every leaf are finished. That matters more than it sounds, because a stem with unpainted backs flashes white the moment a leaf turns in the vase, and this one holds its color from any angle.

Do faux ginkgo stems look real?

They read real when the yellow is not one flat printed tone, and this one carries a gray wash across the tops with touches of orange through the leaves. Seventy or more fan-shaped leaves run the stem, and bending the branches apart after unboxing is what finishes the effect.

What's the best faux stem for a tall urn or floor vase?

A long branching stem with dense foliage, like this 43-inch ginkgo, is one of the strongest options, because the height fills the vessel and the leaves give it body instead of a bare stick look. Two or three carry a vessel 20 inches and up.

How many ginkgo stems do you need to fill a tall vessel?

Two or three fill a tall urn or large console vessel, since each stem carries 70 or more leaves and covers real space. For a floor vase, reach for a generous bunch so it reads full rather than sparse. A single stem works better as height inside a larger mixed arrangement.

What does yellow ginkgo pair with in a fall arrangement?

Rust and burgundy blooms, wheat, dried grasses, and warm brown or bronze foliage. The clear yellow also holds its own against deep greens, which is a way to use it without the arrangement tipping fully into harvest territory.

Can the ginkgo stem be cut or bent?

Yes to both. A good pair of wire cutters cuts it down or splits the branch into shorter sections for smaller vessels and wreath work, and the branches bend and angle so the leaves spread naturally instead of sitting flat.

Are faux ginkgo stems better than real ginkgo branches?

Faux wins on timing and mess, because real ginkgo holds its yellow for only a week or two before dropping, and the fallen fruit is famously unpleasant. This one keeps the color for years with no water. Real branches still bring movement faux cannot fully match.

When do ginkgo leaves turn yellow?

Real ginkgo turns in mid to late autumn, usually late October into November depending on the climate, and the whole tree often drops within a day or two. That short window is a large part of why people reach for a faux version they can put out for the whole season.

Can faux ginkgo stems be used outside?

Most of our stems are fine outdoors, and a covered spot is always best. Direct sun will fade the color over time the same way it fades anything left outside, so a porch under a roofline holds up far better than an exposed position.