The ginkgo actually comes from China. With the right care, however, it is also possible to cultivate it in pots here.
This tree has been around for around 250 million years. Amazing right? So he is a real veteran. There used to be many species of the tree, but now the Ginkgo biloba is the only one left. It is the oldest plant species that still exists today.
The attractive tree can reach a gigantic height of up to 30 meters. In the first few years, the tree has a cone-shaped growth, later the treetop widens. For this reason, you can also keep the ginkgo in a small garden or even in a bucket.
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In autumn, the tree completely sheds its leaves, which previously turned bright yellow. The female specimens then produce orange fruits in autumn, which are somewhat reminiscent of mirabelle plums. As these ripen, the fruit decomposes, giving rise to an unpleasant smell of sweat. Therefore, it is advisable that you prefer to opt for a male tree. In terms of care and wintering, it makes no difference whether you have a male or female tree.
Ginkgo care tips
A great advantage is that the ginkgo is not susceptible to diseases at all. In addition, it is very easy to use. Accordingly, you do not have to pay much attention to the care of the ginkgo tree.
» Location
The ginkgo tree likes to stand in direct sunlight because it loves warmth and brightness. But the plant also thrives in semi-shade. Only the young plants should not be placed in the blazing sun, because they are still too sensitive for that.
» Casting
The ginkgo tree doesn't need too much water. However, you should make sure that the soil is always slightly moist. However, you should definitely avoid waterlogging, because the ginkgo does not tolerate that at all.
» Fertilize/Transplant
You should about every 14 dayssupply the tree with a universal fertilizer in half the concentration. If it's not a dwarf ginkgo, you'll need to transplant it to a larger pot about every two years.
» Hibernate
If you have a ginkgo tree in your garden, it is usually frost hardy. Unfortunately, things are a bit different when it comes to culture in buckets. The root ball is not so well protected from frost in the tub, which is why you should not leave the tub plant outdoors in winter. A place where the temperature hardly rises above five degrees should then serve as winter quarters. If it is warmer, the ginkgo starts to sprout too early.