Folio № 11 of 37 · in the garden since 2024
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba
Ancient deciduous conifer with fan-shaped leaves; architectural form; slow to ramify.
The year, as this species lives it
Thirteen phases. Touch any arc — the wheel remembers what each season asks.
Mid Fall · Oct 1 – Oct 31 · happening now
- Monitor rainfall; reduce irrigation accordingly.
- Clean up dead branches, but avoid major cuts.
- Check for fungal issues with falling leaf litter.
- Mulch roots lightly in preparation for winter.
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The care sheet
The constants — what stays true in every season.
Full sun
Ensure excellent airflow; dislikes damp, stagnant locations.
Moderate
Let top layer dry slightly between waterings.
Balanced
Light feeding; too much nitrogen leads to coarse growth.
Structural in early spring, maintenance mid-season
Pinch new growth rather than hard cutting.
Spring or Autumn
Brittle wood - train young branches only.
Every 3-5 years
Repot in early spring before bud swell.
Cuttings or seed
Cuttings root slowly; grafting sometimes used.
Fully hardy but protect roots in shallow containers.
Avoid leaf burn by watering early and providing humidity.
On the bench · 1
Every Ginkgo biloba in the garden, oldest hands first.
