Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba
- Deciduous
- Broadleaf
- Full sun
Ancient deciduous conifer with fan-shaped leaves; architectural form; slow to ramify.
Zone 8b notes
Protect roots from late freezes
Care profile
Placement
Full sun
Ensure excellent airflow; dislikes damp, stagnant locations.
Watering
Moderate
Let top layer dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilization
Balanced
Light feeding; too much nitrogen leads to coarse growth.
Wiring
Spring or Autumn
Brittle wood - train young branches only.
Pruning
Structural in early spring, maintenance mid-season
Pinch new growth rather than hard cutting.
Repotting
Every 3-5 years
Repot in early spring before bud swell.
Propagation
Cuttings or seed
Cuttings root slowly; grafting sometimes used.
Winter notes
Fully hardy but protect roots in shallow containers.
Summer notes
Avoid leaf burn by watering early and providing humidity.
Current phase
Early Summer- Watering
- High water demand; water deeply and frequently.
- Fertilization
- Switch to lower nitrogen or organic fertilizer.
- Pruning
- Leaf thinning or partial defoliation only if overly dense.
- Summer Protection
- Protect from afternoon sun if leaves show signs of stress.
- Wound Management
- Seal cuts as needed to avoid sunburn on exposed wood.
- Development
- Refinement stage; maintain silhouette.
