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Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree

The Living Fossil

Grown by John

South Downs National Park

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Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree Ornamental Trees
Maidenhair Tree | Ginkgo Biloba Ornamental Trees
Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree

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The highlights

  • Known for healing properties of its leaves
  • Large, sunshine-coloured fruits
  • Distinctive aroma
  • Known as the oldest tree on earth, 'living fossil'

Description

  • Frost tolerant and fairly drought tolerant once established
  • Known as the oldest tree on earth, a living link to the age of the dinosaurs The Gingko tree is also known as a 'living fossil', since in many ways it's unchanged in more than 200 million yearsMORE
  • The leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba Tree transform into a warm yellow for a great show of autumn colour
  • Grows up to 10x4m
  • Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
  • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
  • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

What To Expect

Supplied as:

110-140cm Tree in a 9L Pot
This tree is supplied in a 9L Eco Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.
5L Pot
3L Pot

Height on arrival:

110-140cm inc. pot
150-200cm inc. pot
90-120cm inc. pot

Eventual height:

10m (32ft)
10m
10m

Eventual spread:

8m
8m
8m

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

Green
Subtle green flowers
Green
Subtle green flowers
Green
Subtle green flowers

Habit:

Bushy
Bushy
Bushy

Hardiness:

Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK

Rootstock:

Spacing:

How To Grow

High Pest/Disease resistance

Generally pest and disease resistantMORE

Water regularly when newly planted

Water nearly everyday during the first few months after planting. Once established, rainfall should be adequate, but may need some extra water during dry and hot spells during the first few years

Full Sun

Position in Full Sun (6h+) or partial shade

Moist but well-drained soil

Can grow in almost any well-drained soil, from sandy to clay and from acidic to slightly alkaline

Prune Annually

The best time of year to prune is late Autumn, in winter or in early spring. The tree should be dormant when you trim it so it will have a chance to heal before producing leaves and flowers. Generally, pruning is unnecessary. You may wish to prune while it is still young and establishing its shape. Otherwise, the only necessary pruning is to remove dead branches or weak or broken limbs

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South Downs National Park

Meet John

110 years' expertise free with every tree

John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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