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Ginkgo biloba Tree

Name: Ginkgo biloba Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: GB.SS.10.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Maidenhair

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 10 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Fan-shaped green leaves turn yellow in autumn

Eco benefits Good carbon storage

Soil Tolerant of most soil types but prefers a well-drained site

Description

This living fossil dates back 270 million years! Ginkgo biloba has unusual fan shaped, light-green foliage that turns bright, clear yellow in autumn. The leaves are often split in the centre into two lobes, hence the name "biloba" and as they are reminiscent of maidenhair ferns, it has gained the name of "maidenhair tree".

Ginkgo biloba is a conical tree that slowly broadens and spreads with age, whilst the bark develops attractive deep fissures. It will grow to 10 x 4 metres in 20 years.

Ginkgo biloba is surprisingly a conifer tree! It is hardy and will grow in exposed inland conditions, but likes a sunny position. Ideal for urban environments, it will tolerate pollution and limited soil space despite its stature. If the space is available, this tree makes a real talking point.

AKA Maidenhair tree, Fossil tree, Gingko

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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