Planting Gingko In Cornville, AZ

Question

Hello, I live in Cornville, AZ near the Cottonwood/Sedona area, so it gets quite hot in the summer and can go to 15 in the winter nights. A friend just gave me a 15 year-old potted Gingko Tree, which has been kept outside in a large pot, and is quite straggly and sparse. I placed it under a pine tree where it gets morning sun and filtered light the rest of the day. I’m concerned that being in full sun all day is way to hot for this Gingko. I want to plant it in the ground this fall. Because of where I live, do you have any suggestions as to the best way to plant, water and feed the tree.

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Answer 1

You may have a weeping and/or dwarf variety. Gingko trees do best in zones 3-9. Your location is in zone 8b so the tree should be adaptable to the climate, but afternoon dappled shade may help as you suggest. They do prefer moist soil but can withstand occasional drought. Here are care tips for planting your tree in the ground:

https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/oklahoma-proven/plant-profiles/ginkgo-biloba-maidenhair-tree.html

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/ginkgo-tree-care.htm

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/ginkgo-or-maidenhair-tree/

https://ucanr.edu/blogs/USS/index.cfm?tagname=dwarf%20ginkgo