Do all types of ginkgo need the same care?
In principle, all ginkgo trees have the same needs. They do best in a sunny Location, where the young tree denotes Penumbra tolerates something better. Ginkgos make little demands on the soil, they even get along well with environmental toxins. The soil is ideally slightly loamy and not too dry.
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A young ginkgo needs a little more care than an older tree. Give him plenty of water and regularly fertilizer, as well as protection from frost, nothing more is necessary. After a few years your ginkgo will be robust and hardy.
Which ginkgo gardens stay small?
The troll ginkgo and the dwarf ginkgo are among the varieties of ginkgo that remain small. Both are therefore well suited for planting in the pot, no matter whether this is on the balcony or the ginkgo as Houseplant is being used.
The Ginkgo biloba "Mariken" is only about one to one and a half meters tall and
grows only about four to 15 centimeters per year. This tree also belongs to the species that remain small. With its spherical crown, it is very attractive. Unlike other types, this ginkgo shouldn't cut into shape will.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 high, umbrella-shaped, drooping crown
- Ginkgo biloba "Globus": dwarf cultivated form, 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 choosing.
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