Ginkgo biloba

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The species Ginkgo biloba is the best known form of this ancient family of trees.

They have interesting leaves, which turn an attractive milky yellow in autumn.

The fissured bark is also a feature.

Gingkos grow with a columnar habit, with branches emerging at right angles.  In good conditions the tree should reach a height of about 6m in the longer term.

Ginkgos have been used in traditional medicines for many years, with numerous claimed health benefits, but also many questionable side effects.

Ginkgo biloba ginkgo trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

• 2-year pot-grown tree £65.00
  Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
  In a 7L pot
  Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
  

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Order now for delivery from week commencing 10th February.

How to grow

Gingkos do best in a sheltered location, and well-drained soil is particularly important.

History

The species is names for its bi-lobed leaves.

Ginkgo biloba characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plantAttractive barkAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colour
• Growth habitUpright
• Height after 10 years5m-8m / 16ft-25ft
• SunlightPrefers full sun
• PruningDo not prune
• Growth rateAverage
• Site conditionsSheltered siteOccasional droughtFree-draining site
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnYellow
• BarkGrey
• Country of originChina
• Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.