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How do I avoid sunburn on ginkgo?
Can the ginkgo get sunburned?
In fact, the ginkgo tree - like us humans - can get sunburned when exposed to intense sunlight. This happens above all on very sunny and hot days and is reflected in unsightly yellowish or brown discoloration of the leaves. Plants are particularly at risk when
- place them in full sun without a long period of acclimatization planted become
- there is no shade provider (e.g. B. by felling a tree or removing a wall)
- after a long period of bad weather, when it suddenly gets hot again
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Plants also need some time to develop pigments or pigments that protect against harmful UV rays. form a layer of wax. So the ginkgo practically provides itself with sun protection, if you give it the opportunity to do so.
What can you do against sunburn on ginkgo?
Once the leaves of the ginkgo have been damaged by sunburn, they cannot be saved. So you can safely remove damaged leaves cut off or. They wait until the leaves fall off on their own in the fall.
It is much more important to protect the ginkgo from intense sunlight. This is the only way to prevent other parts of the plant from being affected and the tree is unnecessarily stressed - if the heat stress persists, a young plant in particular can enter.
- Provide shade, especially in the hot and sunny midday hours.
- Water the ginkgo more, but only on the roots and if possible early in the morning or in the evening.
- Never water the leaves!
- Move potted trees to a different location.
How to distinguish sunburn from leaf diseases?
Does the ginkgo suffer from one leaf disease - how they about through Mushrooms is caused - or does he have a sunburn? You can determine the latter from these symptoms:
- Ginkgo was suddenly exposed to intense heat and sunlight.
- Leaves have beige or brown spots.
- Maybe the tree leaves those too leaves hang or looks limp overall.
Can you prevent sunburn on ginkgo?
You can effectively prevent sunburn on the ginkgo with these measures:
- Do not plant young plants immediately, but slowly get used to the new location.
- The same applies to ginkgoes in pots, which are put outside again after the hibernation.
- In particular, place young ginkgo trees in a partially shaded location for the first few years. shade if necessary – they are more delicate than mature trees.
- Water adequately on hot days and during dry periods.
- Especially with potted specimens, make sure there is a sufficient water supply.
Tip
Do not put ginkgos in plastic pots
Many people keep their ginkgo tree in a planter. It is particularly important that you put the ginkgo in a sufficiently large pot made of natural materials - e.g. clay or ceramics - as this ensures a root-friendly microclimate in summer. In plastic pots, on the other hand, the plants quickly get much too hot, especially in direct sunlight.
