Ginkgo biloba - 40-60 CM

Description
The Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) is a tree that grows in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and a width of around 15 metres. Its fan-shaped, matt, leathery leaves have a medium green colour. They turn a beautiful golden yellow in autumn. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, heat-loving, can be built over

Leaves
The Maidenhair tree is deciduous. Its needles are mid-green, matt, leathery, fan-shaped. Maidenhair tree is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Maidenhair tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Maidenhair tree is a conical tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 10 - 15 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Sow in trays or seed trays: In the period from January to December.

Care
This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, homeopathy

Root
Ginkgo biloba is a heartroot.