Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Fossil Tree) | 3 - 50 Seeds | £3.49 - £33.99

A large deciduous tree, native to China, reaching 20 - 35 m (65 - 115 ft) tall.

Bright lime-green, 2-lobed leaves are uniquely fan-shaped, resembling the leaves of the maidenhair fern, Adiantum capillus-veneris.  Leaves turn a beautiful, bright saffron-yellow during autumn before they fall.

As a species of tree it is extremely resilient, being very resistant to disease and insects — and has even adapted to many difficult growing locations, such as cliff edges and rocky slopes. So there is very good reason for this species to have survived on the planet for over 270 million years — and there are even some specimens alive today which are over 2,500 years old!

Fully hardy to -20ºC (-4ºF). Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts initially.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Ginkgo

Species: biloba

Synonyms:

Ginkgo macrophylla 
Pterophyllus salisburiensis
Pterophyllus salisburiensis aurea 
Salisburia adiantifolia
Salisburia biloba
Salisburia ginkgo
Salisburia macrophylla

Common names: 

Fossil tree
Icho Tree
Maidenhair fern tree
Musmus 
Pai Kuo 
Pih-Kwo
Tszioo
Yínxìng (银杏) 

Plant type: Deciduous, large tree

Eventual height: 20 - 35 m

Season of Interest: Beautiful lime-green foliage spring to summer; intense saffron-yellow autumn colours; beautiful leafless form over winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy. Very young seedlings and plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts

Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months

Propagation methods: From seed and cuttings

Ginkgo biloba 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 2 days (change water after 24 hours). Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 8 weeks, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow seeds 3cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Approx. germination time: from 4-5 weeks onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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