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GINKGO biloba 'Saratoga'

Commonly known as Duck's foot tree, Maidenhair tree

Unique shaped leaves which are long and narrow with deep notches at the ends. The leaves are borne in a pendulous manner which makes this a graceful slow growing tree
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves to 12cm (5in) across.
  • Height
    15-20m (49-66ft)
  • Spread
    8m (26ft)
  • Conifer
  • Tree
    Leaves pendulous giving a lacy effect. Graceful, slow-growing tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun

GINKGO biloba 'Saratoga'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Male clone.
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Saratoga Hort. Foundation, California, USA)
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Toxic if eaten
    People - seeds harmful if eaten. Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents - seeds toxic if eaten
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
    Upright and columnar then broadly spreading
Trees - Care Guide
15-20m (49-66ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  8m (26ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00

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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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Only £10.00

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