Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Low to average

🌡️ Temperature

15–90°F (-9–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Ginkgo

A living fossil unchanged for 200 million years. Fan-shaped leaves turn brilliant gold in fall. Extremely long lived.

Care tips

  • Buy male trees — female trees produce very smelly fruit
  • Very slow growing but extremely long lived
  • Brilliant golden fall color

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