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The ginkgo biloba grows a good 30 meters tall outdoors, so it doesn't exactly fit into every garden. If you're short on space and want to avoid trouble with your neighbors, it's best to keep your ginkgo small.
The growth of a ginkgo can be kept in check
Do location and soil affect size?
The location and soil have at least an indirect influence on the growth of your ginkgo tree, because where it feels comfortable, it thrives better. However, the reverse of a poor supply or an unsuitable location for keeping the tree small is not a good solution. There are far better ways to do that. Too few nutrients can easily lead to particularly long so-called horny shoots.
Are there small breeding forms?
The ginkgo is not only bred in different sizes but also in different growth forms. There are also varieties with variegated or variegated leaves and hanging branches. You might want to look out for a dwarf ginkgo for the balcony. This remains quite small and handy even without pruning. The same applies to room culture
Keep it small with proper pruning
When it comes to pruning, you have practically two options for keeping your ginkgo the size you want it to be. On the one hand, you prune the shoots, while also shortening the main shoot accordingly and trimming the tip. On the other hand, you can also trim the root area.
To do this, take your ginkgo out of the ground or pot and cut several small wedges out of the root ball. Then replant the tree. Do not use pots that are too large, they encourage the tree to continue growing.
The essentials in brief:
- can be kept small by above-ground cutting or root cutting
- start with the young tree
- Plant potted plants in pots that are not too large
- do not risk a shortage, easily leads to extra long shoots
tips
Make sure your ginkgo tree is well cared for. If he doesn't get enough nutrients, he may shoot out and you will achieve the opposite of what you want.