Ginkgo biloba
Half-hardy Shrub
- Position: Part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 10 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Special Features: Attractive foliage,rare
- Ideal for: Border
Description
A rare survivor from a prehistoric era.
Its shape of growth and ornate lime-green leaves fascinate everyone who sees it.
Grows rapidly from seed.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | any time of year. |
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| Sowing depth: | ¼in (6mm) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C).
Pre-chill for 4-6 weeks.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring.
Plant from the cold frame into a nursery bed and grow on for 3-4 years, then plant 3-4.5m (10-15ft) apart in their permanent positions.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a sheltered sunny site.
Plant in ordinary garden soil.
