Ginkgo Biloba: The Living Fossil Tree with Golden Fan Leaves
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Ginkgo Biloba: The Living Fossil Tree with Golden Fan Leaves

Ginkgo biloba

Growing ginkgo biloba: long-lived ornamental tree with fan-shaped leaves turning golden in autumn. Full sun, deep soil, perfect for streets and parks.

Characteristics

Scientific nameGinkgo biloba
Height20-35 m
Sunlightpieno sole
Watermedia
Soildrenante profondo
Toxicitylievemente tossica
Growthlenta
Temperature-25 a 35 °C
Floweringassente
IrrigationWater regularly for the first 3-4 years after planting; mature trees tolerate drought and hot periods very well.

Ginkgo biloba is a long-lived living fossil tree with unmistakable fan-shaped leaves, bright green in summer and brilliant gold in autumn. Grow it in full sun on deep, well-drained soil — perfect along streets, in parks and large gardens. It resists urban pollution, cold and drought.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: drenante profondo. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

How long does a ginkgo biloba live?
It is an extremely long-lived tree: commonly 1,000-2,000 years, and the oldest specimens in China are over 3,000 years old. It is considered a true living fossil from the Jurassic era.
Why choose a male ginkgo tree?
Female trees produce seeds whose fleshy coat releases an unpleasant rancid-butter smell as it decomposes. For streets and gardens only male specimens are selected for planting.

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