Ginkgo biloba, also called maidenhair, is a largebroadleaf,deciduous treewith a sculptural pyramid shape.
The bark on older specimens of the tree becomes deeply furrowed.
In fact, assalt-tolerant plants, they are good choices for those who landscape near the ocean.
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They are also disease-resistant and tolerate urban pollution.
Light
Plant ginkgo biloba in an area that receives full sun to part shade.
It prefers well-drained sandy soil orloamwith a pH in the 5.0 to 8.0 range.
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They are more tolerant of compacted soil than many other types of trees.
Water
Water as needed to keep the soil moist, provided the site is well-drained.
Moisture is particularly important when the tree is young; it is relatively drought-tolerant at maturity.
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However, they can struggle in hot, dry climates.
Fertilizer
Young ginkgo biloboa trees can benefit from a spring feeding of tree fertilizer.
For the amount, follow the product label instructions.
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Mature trees typically do not need to be fed.
But a much better solution is to select a cultivar known to have a narrow shape.
At the other end of the spectrum, they are also used forJapanese bonsai.
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Propagating a Gingko Biloba Tree
Gingko can be propagated from cuttings.
Female trees bear a fruit-like product, actually a seed ball.
It not only emits a foul odor but also is slippery when it drops down on sidewalks or driveways.
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The problematic “fruit” is about the size of a cherry tomato.
Female Trees Drop Smelly Fruit
Cleaning up after female Ginkgo biloba trees is a high-maintenance task.
Fortunately, all-male cultivars have been created through grafting.
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A gingko tree can live for more than 1,000 years.
They used to be rare but not any longer.
Gingko biloba is not aninvasive species.
And the tree roots go down rather than spreading, so their roots are also not considered invasive.
NC State University Cooperative Extension.
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