Plant Database

HELEN GINGKO

GINKGO BILOBA

Family:
Ginkgoaceae
Irrigation:
Water young trees regularly until they reach 20 feet tall then cut back to occasional irrigations.
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Origin:
CHINA
Landscape Value:
n/a
Life History:
Deciduous tree
Propagation:
Fall cuttings or seed
Climate/Zone:
Sunset zones A3, 1-10- 12, 14-24
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
Ancient survivors of prehistoric times, related to conifers. Grows up to 80 feet tall, but most trees are 35-50 feet tall. Usually grows slowly but under ideal conditions, can grow up to 3 feet a year. Plant in deep, loose, well drained soil. Generall