This is what you should pay attention to

How does a ginkgo grow naturally?

Of course the ginkgo grows quite slowly. It takes many years before it reaches its final size of a good thirty meters. Some Varieties also stay smaller. Most of the time, the young ginkgo grows straight and slender and does not have a pronounced crown. This only forms after about 25 years. With appropriate pruning, you can ensure that your ginkgo gets a typical tree shape earlier.

Do I have to prune my ginkgo regularly?

The ginkgo has existed for millions of years without any human support. He will continue to do so. So your ginkgo does not need regular pruning. Sick and / or dry branches should still be removed, if only because of the appearance.

Can I keep a ginkgo small by cutting it?

It is entirely possible to make a ginkgo through targeted pruning to keep it small. However, you should start doing this early and prune the tree regularly. With skill you can make a ginkgo like that too

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What do I have to pay attention to when cutting the ginkgo?

It is important that you only cut the young shoots of your ginkgo tree and not into the old wood. The sooner you start pruning, the sooner your ginkgo will take the shape you want. Above all, you should shorten the outward growing shoots, including the main shoot.

The essentials in brief:

• Shape cutting is possible
• start with a young tree
• cut annually
• Shorten main shoot
• do not cut into old wood
• Shorten annual side shoots
• Prune outward-growing shoots