Ginkgo: conifer or deciduous tree?

What you need:

• Potting soil
• water
• Plant fertilizer
• Fir branches

Although the leaves of the ginkgo are very similar to deciduous trees, in terms of reproduction it is more likely than Conifer and thus rated as a so-called naked man. However, the ginkgo is actually the last of its kind and a living fossil that forms its own group between deciduous and coniferous trees.

Maintain the supposed conifer

• From direct sun to partial shade to shade, every location is suitable for the ginkgo. The less light it gets, the slower the tree grows. Older plants are especially good if you reserve a bright spot for them. However, young plants do not tolerate blazing sun.
• You can use the tree both on the balcony or terrace as well as in your home or outdoors. Commercially available potting soil is the right substrate for the frugal ginkgo.
• When giving water, make sure that the ginkgo does not have to withstand extreme dryness or waterlogging. Slightly moist soil is perfect for the supposed conifer.
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• Although the ginkgo itself is not fertilizer needed, he is happy about an additional supply of nutrients. From spring to autumn you can therefore give him plant fertilizer twice a month via the irrigation water. Halve the manufacturer's information.


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Hibernate the ginkgo

• While older ginkgos no longer need protection against frost and winter cold, young plants in the open with fir branches should be kept from freezing temperatures.
• However, potted plants standing outside are more sensitive and must therefore not spend the winter outdoors. Nevertheless, they should be in a cool place. Therefore, place the potted plants in a shed, garage or basement room from November to March. The ginkgo does not need light to overwinter.