GinkgoGinkgo biloba

Young Ginkgo trees require consistent watering to establish a strong root system, especially during dry periods.

Once mature, they are remarkably drought-tolerant and generally only need supplemental water during prolonged droughts. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Minimal pruning is typically needed for Ginkgo trees, mainly to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain a strong structure. Pruning can also be done to shape the tree or to lift the canopy for clearance.

The best time for pruning is late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Ginkgo can be propagated from seeds, though germination can be slow and erratic, and male/female sex is not known until maturity.

Softwood cuttings taken in early summer can be rooted with the aid of rooting hormone, but success rates vary. Grafting is also used to ensure a specific sex or cultivar.

Ginkgo trees are typically grown in the ground and do not require repotting. If grown in a container as a bonsai or a young specimen, repotting should occur every 2-3 years in early spring before bud break.

Use a well-draining potting mix and prune roots sparingly to encourage new growth.