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April 28, 2024Q.I Have A Very Small Ginkgo Biloba Tree That I Want To Plant But I’m Not Sure How Big It Will Get
How can I tell how big my ginkgo tree will get before I plant it. I don’t know which species I have. Can you help me identify it?
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GKH_Susan on
April 30, 2024
Certified ExpertA.The dwarf plants look a bit different from the standard ginkgo and yours looks like the standard gingko, which can get to 80 feet tall.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/common-ginkgo-varieties.htm
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Anonymous on
June 12, 2024Q.I Have A Ginkgo Tree That I Planted Almost 2 Years Ago. It Has Some Branches That Seem To Be Extending Be On The Natural Shape Of
the tree. Plus I have a competing branch at the top. Is it OK to do some pruning right now I’m planning to sell the house, and I won’t be here in the fall. I also have a similar question about pruning my skyline locust. I’ve also attached a couple of photos of that tree. The locust was planted a year ago.
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GKH_Susan on
June 14, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You can do light pruning now since you are moving, such as removing the competing leader at the top of the Ginkgo. I don't see photos of the locust, but light pruning should not hurt it either.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ginkgo/how-to-prune-a-ginkgo.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/locust/skyline-honey-locust-care.htm
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July 18, 2024Q.Planting Gingko In Cornville, AZ
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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GKH_Susan on
July 19, 2024
Certified ExpertA.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://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
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