This listing is for five (5) Ginkgo trees that range in size between 6 and 8 inches in height.
The trees you will receive will be between these ranges of size as there will be slight differences from the photos in the listing as no two plants are the same. They will be guaranteed vibrant and healthy and ready for transplanting. We do not ship with the pot as the pot allows for too much soil moisture evaporation. It will be securely adhered to the package wall for the safest shipping method possible.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sell these trees sexed. It will take about 20 years from seed to flower to determine the sex. The only reason desired for sex determination is for seed production. Most individuals prefer not to have both sexes as the fruit and seeds can become a nuisance during late summer and early fall.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: From October to March, we ship these plants in their dormant state. This means they will have no leaves. The stem will be strewn with buds for this coming spring's growth. If you live in a southern state, these will push new growth upon planting them as dormancy is dependent on hours of daylight and temperature. We are located in New York State and temperatures can differ drastically around the country. Please contact us with any questions on dormancy. We do send dormant planting instructions with every order.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Ginkgoales
Family: Ginkgoaceae
Genus: Ginkgo
Species: G. biloba
This tree is native to China. It became naturalized in the United States 200 years ago and Europe 300 years ago.
General Description: A large deciduous tree that also makes a great bonsai.
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Maintenance: Low
Mature Height: 50 to 110 feet
Mature Width: 30 to 40 feet
Plant Details:
Growth Habit: Vertical with straight branching. Medium growth rate.
Leaf Structure: Angular and long with somewhat erratic branching, fan shaped with radiant veins. Green on top and bottom, turning bright yellow in the autumn.
Stem Structure: Straight
Bark Structure: Grey-brown in color, relatively smooth when young and becomes deeply furrowed with age.
Soil Preference: Sand, loam, gravel - it should be well drained. Will tolerate acidic and alkaline soils.
Water Preference: Medium
Sunlight Preference: Full sun to part shade.
Bloom Time: Spring - April.
Bloom Color: Insignificant, green in color only on female plants.
Fruit Production: Yes, but only on female plants They are yellow-orange plum-like fruits, about 1 to 3 inches long.
Nut Production: N/A
Main use of tree:
Indoor: Bonsai
Outdoor: Ornamental shade tree. Great for city streets as the roots tolerate a lot of abuse, and pollution.
Fun Fact: There are some specimens that claim to be over 2,500 years old.
General Notes:
Leaves turn bright yellow in autumn.
It is also used in Chinese medicine for brain function and health.
We grow everything organically with a beneficial insect program. We do not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides. We use a preventive program for pests with the use of Ladybugs, Green Lacewings, Praying Mantis, and Predatory Mites to battle soft bodied bugs and Nematodes in the soil to combat any soil dwelling pests. Our dedication to safe and harmless plants is seen throughout all our products. We are all stewards to Planet Earth, and we must protect it.
Soil pH level guide: Acid to Neutral to Alkaline. Acidic soil has a pH of 1 to 6.5. Neutral soil has a pH of 6.6 to 7.3. Alkaline soil has a pH of 7.4 to 14. If you do not know your garden's pH level, please go out and buy a cheap soil pH testing kit which can be found in any hardware store, typically under $5.00.
We offer one shipping service:
USPS Priority Mail - a 2 to 5 day delivery service -- this has insurance coverage.
We use the USPS because we enjoy supporting a service that has held America together since its inception. Over the years of our shipping of plants we have found USPS Priority to be the most reliable and diligently insured. Our focus is making sure your plants arrive to you in a luxuriously healthy state. Your order is our Priority.
We are a registered New York State Nursery.
We are inspected and licensed by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as nursery stock growers.
We are certified pest and disease-free.
Our license Number: 646089 - feel free to look us up on the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets website.
With each order, we send along an informational packet to help you along with your growing adventures. If you have any questions, please let us know. We are here to help! We want you to make the right choice for your growing desires.
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