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Ginkgo biloba

Ancient deciduous conifer with fan-shaped leaves; architectural form; slow to ramify.

Seasonal Care Guide

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  • Watering: Minimal watering; soil should remain just barely moist.
  • Pests Disease: Monitor for overwintering pests like scale or spider mites.
  • Winter Protection: Protect from hard freezes. Rootball should not freeze solid.
  • Wound Management: Seal any pruning wounds made in autumn if not already treated.

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun
  • Notes: Ensure excellent airflow; dislikes damp, stagnant locations.
  • Winter: Fully hardy but protect roots in shallow containers.
  • Summer: Avoid leaf burn by watering early and providing humidity.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Deciduous
  • Form: Broadleaf

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Notes: Let top layer dry slightly between waterings.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Light feeding; too much nitrogen leads to coarse growth.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Brittle wood - train young branches only.
  • Pruning: Structural in early spring, maintenance mid-season
  • Notes: Pinch new growth rather than hard cutting.
  • Repotting: Every 3-5 years
  • Notes: Repot in early spring before bud swell.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Cuttings root slowly; grafting sometimes used.

Zone 8b Considerations

Protect roots from late freezes