Columnar Ginkgo Tree | Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'
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Columnar Ginkgo Tree
Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'
- All the unique beauty of the Ginkgo biloba tree neatly-packaged into a more slender form that's ideally-suited to smaller gardens.
- This narrowly conical tree features unusual, fan-shaped, blue-green leaves that turn a bright, golden-yellow colour in autumn, helping to liven up your outdoor space.
- Often referred to as a “living fossil”, the ginkgo tree has been around for hundreds of millions of years – in fact, these trees are even older than the dinosaurs! Talk about staying power…
- A hardy, frost-tolerant tree that’s also fairly drought-tolerant once established, this tree makes a fantastic addition to any garden. What’s more, it boasts excellent resistance to pests and diseases, and only needs minimal pruning. Lush.
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Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny spot and your tree will be happy as a dinosaur in fossilised muck.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Columnar Ginkgo Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Columnar Ginkgo Tree grows to a height of 5 to 8 metres, with a narrow spread of 1.5 to 2 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Columnar Ginkgo Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Columnar Ginkgo Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Columnar Ginkgo Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Columnar Ginkgo Tree requires minimal pruning, best done in late winter.
How hardy is this plant?
Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy across the UK and able to withstand temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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