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- Q.I’m Trying To Determine The Age Of A Neighborhood Gingko Tree. - The diameter of the trunk is about 10 feet. The present owner of the property believes it may have been ...
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November 29, 2021Q.I’m Trying To Determine The Age Of A Neighborhood Gingko Tree.
The diameter of the trunk is about 10 feet. The present owner of the property believes it may have been planted by the original homeowners back in the early sixties. They were involved in the nursery business and planted a varied canopy around the home they had just built. I wonder if the gingko is older. The next door neighbors hone was built in the 50’s, but perhaps it goes back to the days when that land was part of a farm. It’s close to the street and across from a green belt and creek. This East Dallas neighborhood sits next to White Rock Lake. An extensive creek system both above & below ground feed the lake. Many of the area homes have Wells, or ponds. Farms sold off their land in the early 20’s when the chore or engineers completed the lake., It is the only mature Gingko in our neighborhood. I don’t think there are many in Dallas.
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GKH_Susan on
November 29, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I found this student reference for determining age. Recheck your diameter using these instructions. Different species grow at different rates so some with the same diameter will be different ages.
https://www.redlands.edu/globalassets/depts/alumni/events/old-homepage-event-listing-2020-and-older/events-2020-and-older/tree-planting/6-8-grade/find-the-age-of-a-tree---middle-school.pdfWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 1, 2022Q.Planted A Bare Root Tree Last Fall And It Looks Like A Dead Twig But Want To Make Sure
Planted a ginkgo, honey locust and an American beach tree last fall. They look like brown twigs sticking out of the ground no taller than when I planted. I should know they are dead you would think but I had planted a pecan tree, it looked dead too and just when I was going to dig it up a little sprout came out the top so that is why I am asking to see if it is for sure dead. Of course I am getting the runaround from the nursery who wants me to jump a few hoops to get a replacement.
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GKH_Susan on
July 9, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Sorry about your trees! Here is how you can tell if they are still alive:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
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July 3, 2022Q.How To Care For Ginkgo Tree In Pot Zone 5
Roots are trailing out of holes in plastic planter it came home in. Interested in light requirements, etc. Many thanks. Also I could not sign up for newsletter on my device and would like to be included on it.
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GKH_Susan on
July 13, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Ginkgo trees need full to part sun to thrive. There are dwarf varieties that would fare better in a container.
Here are more care tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/ginkgo-tree-care.htm
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Agilmar8 on
July 29, 2022
Madrid SpainQ.6 Month Old Ginkgo Saplings Wilting, Thin Stem Wrinkly. Heat Stress, How To Save?
I planted a couple ginkgo trees in March (they had sprout in January). Now they are inside, receiving bright indirect light, in a very dry, hot room. We've been having a heat wave with temperatures of 40 Celsius max, 23 Celsius minimum. The leaves are still green but all down, looks like wilting. The little stem-trunk is kinda wrinkly. Roots appeared to be fine last time I checked, kinda light brown, but something is off. How to refresh them? Should I water, spray, how often, how, when, with cold water, put in front of a fan at nights...? Don't wanna overwater because I've lost a couple to root knot bugs. Thanks!!
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BushDoctor on
August 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.That soil looks quite dry! I would water once the soil is dry down to about halfway into the container. It will be time to pot them into the next size up, as well. I wouldn't go much bigger, but at least double that size container will suffice.
This collection of articles will help:
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Anonymous on
August 12, 2022Q.How To Get A Ginkgo Tree To Grow A Branch.
This site came up as one of the first when I asked the question "How to get a Ginkgo tree to branch". However, my Ginkgo tree is several feet tall (at least 10 feet), "very" tall with with thin trunk and few branches" (for the first few years it grew in a very shady spot) and has lost two branches on one side because of a storm. I know very little about trees but attended a class that talked about making a cut on a fruit tree to get a new branch. Wonder if anyone can help with a suggestion.
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GKH_Susan on
August 23, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The best thing to do is make sure you are providing the best cultural needs of the tree. Since you said it used to be in shade, I'm guessing it is now in full to part sun? Are you fertilizing the tree? If not, I've included instructions. Pruning your tree every year will help it develop a nice shape and promote branching. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/ginkgo-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/how-to-prune-a-ginkgo.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/feeding-ginkgo-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/ginkgo-water-requirements.htm
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