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GINKGO
Commonly known as Maidenhair tree
Possibly extinct in the wild but commonly cultivated and can be found in temple gardens.
Suitable for bonsai culture. Some have been kept for centuries.
Genus of one species of deciduous tree from southern China.
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Deciduous
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Conifer
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TreeSlow growing
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowDioecious (plants are either male or female). Fruits, at maturity, emit a foul, noxious odour.Medicinal propertiesVarious claims, mainly inconclusive, for circulation and memory improvement.Pests & DiseasesNonePlace of originSouthern ChinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenSeeds toxic (People & Pets)
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- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of GINKGO

GINKGO biloba
fan-shaped leaves which turn a delightful clear yellow before falling. This tree is perfectly hardy but slow growing and dioecious


GINKGO biloba 'Autumn Gold'
neat round crowned tree with soft green summer foliage which becomes brilliant golden yellow for a long period before falling

GINKGO biloba 'Menhir'
slender, pillar-like habit. Leaves are a grey-blue colour. Long lasting autumn colour


GINKGO biloba 'Princeton Sentry'
columnar form with blue-green leaves. Good autumn colour


GINKGO biloba 'Saratoga'
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
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