GINKGO
By Riosnestor CC BY-SA 3.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba
Description
Other Names: Maidenhair Tree
A tall growing deciduous tree with maidenhair like foliage. The foliage colours golden yellow in Autumn. The female tree bears a plum-like cone with an ill smelling flesh, but the kernel is edible and sweet. Slow growing and requires good soil and plenty of water during summer.
Plant Information or Specifications
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Autumn Leaf Colour (#AutumnLeafColour), Ornamental Specimen Tree (#OrnamentalSpecimenTree)
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Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
3 Plants (Male and Female)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes (Often below -2)
Amount of leaves in Winter?
No Leaves (Deciduous)
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
5+ Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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