Under the name ginkgo you will find a species of tree with the scientific name ginkgo biloba. Various types of ginkgo are now cultivated all over the world, the ginkgo originally comes from China. He is very easy to care for.
Ginkgo Biloba is the classic ginkgo tree species
Do all ginkgo species need the same care?
In principle, all ginkgo trees have the same needs. They thrive best in a sunny spot, although the young tree tolerates partial shade better. Ginkgos make few demands on the soil, they even get along well with environmental toxins. The soil is ideally slightly loamy and not too dry.
A young ginkgo needs a little more care than an older tree. Give it enough water and regular fertilizer, as well as protection against frost, that's all it needs. After a few years, your ginkgo will be robust and hardy.
Which ginkgo species stay small?
The ginkgo varieties that stay small include the troll ginkgo and the dwarf ginkgo. Both are therefore well suited for planting in a pot, regardless of whether it is on the balcony or the ginkgo is used as a houseplant.
The Ginkgo biloba "Mariken" is only about one to one and a half meters tall and only grows about four to 15 centimeters a year. This tree is also one of the varieties that remain small. With its spherical crown, it is very attractive. Unlike other species, this ginkgo should not be cut into shape.
Interesting varieties in brief:
- Ginkgo biloba: classic ginkgo for gardens, parks and roadsides, more than 30 m high
- Ginkgo biloba "Pendula": small tree, up to approx. 10 m tall, umbrella-shaped, hanging crown
- Ginkgo biloba "Globus": dwarf cultivar, up to 3 m high, spherical crown
- Ginkgo biloba "Variegata": yellow-white variegated leaves, up to approx. 6 m high, very drought-resistant
- Ginkgo biloba "Tremonia": slender, columnar ginkgo, up to approx. 12 m high
tips
There are so many varieties of ginkgo that you too should find a suitable tree for your purposes. Take your time with the selection.
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