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Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree

SKU: PL30004724
2 litre pot
£27.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
10 litre pot
£109.99
In stock (despatch in 3-5 working days)
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£79.99
Available to order from late spring
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Delivery options

Standard £5.99

Overview

This wonderful, ancient tree from China dates back at least 200 million years. Its distinctive, fan-shaped, bright green leaves turn bright gold when a warm autumn follows a warm summer. Mature male trees have thick, yellow catkins in late spring. This tree usually starts life shaped like a flagpole but gradually becomes wide spreading. It can cope with many city conditions, including pollution, and makes an elegant tree for a larger garden. Maidenhair trees were introduced to Japan about 1,000 years ago and often grown near temples - one reason why they are a common feature in Japanese-style gardens. The first maidenhair tree was brought to Britain and planted in Kew Gardens in 1760. It still stands today.

Specifications

  • Position: sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: slow-growing
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Toxicity: Seeds are TOXIC to pets if eaten, harmful to humans if eaten

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.

Warning

Pets: Seeds TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Seeds harmful if eaten

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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