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Potted Ginkgo Tree - Description
- Potted Ginkgo Biloba Tree
- Sometimes Called 'Gingko'
- Maidenhair Tree
- The World's Oldest Tree Species
- Dates Back 270 Million Years
- Plant Size
- Current Height:70cm
- Girth: 1cm
- Potted (Containerised)
- Comes in 3.5 Litre Pot
Ginkgo Tree - Characteristics
- Because of its old genetic make up, the Ginkgo is a very unique tree
- Foliage: Fan shaped with two lobes along leaf apex
- Known as the Maidenhair Tree because it's foliage closely resembles the Maidenhair Fern
- Prehistoric tree has the same characteristics now has it had when dinosaurs roamed the earth
- Excellent Autumn colour
- Habit: Narrow, upright tree that spreads out as it matures
- Deciduous tree with attractive, greyish bark
- Mature size: 12m in height & 8m spread
- If allowed to grow to full maturity
- Can be maintained at smaller size either
- Excellent choice for small gardens, courtyards & front gardens
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Frost hardy
Ginkgo Tree - Uses
- Great displays in Autumn
- Ginkgo would make an excellent addition to your garden
- Wonderful addition to arboretums
- Plant with Ferns, Gunnera, Tree Ferns & Canna Lilies for a timeless garden
- Ginkgo is used to aid memory & concentration
Ginkgo Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Potted plants can be planted all year round
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
- Small tree, will take several years to mature
Positioning Trees
- Requires a lot of sunlight
- Position in a spot where the tree can grow & spread out
- Soil: Fertile, well drained, light or heavy clay
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
- Soak pot in water for approx. 10 minutes before planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
