How to Care for Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk a little about one of the oldest trees in existence. Not only is the Ginkgo biloba a living fossil but it is also a beautiful tree to behold in the fall when its jade leaves turn to the most gorgeous shade of yellow. This tree does have its special set of quirks, for instance the tree usually grows taller the further north it is. Most tress benefit from the other way. Be sure to watch the full video so you can learn how to keep your Ginkgo thriving like I do! As always, Plant Prudently!
-------------------------------------------
Here are some links to some of my favorite gardening supplies:
Ginkgo biloba - amzn.to/2p9UIbL
Organic Compost - amzn.to/2H7mZFW
Gnat Nix - amzn.to/32FjPSV
Miracle Grow Cactus & Palm - amzn.to/2YeMuPl
Fox Farm Fertilizer - amzn.to/2Y74yH2
Fox Farm Potting Soil - amzn.to/2O8RFfI
Miracle Grow Soil - amzn.to/32HrUGC
Miracle Grow Fertilizer - amzn.to/2YiC94V
Tree and Shrub food spikes - amzn.to/2y1CSZh
Metal Root Rake - amzn.to/2Y9RFMh
Metal Root Pick - amzn.to/2Sv8AaO
Root Pick Trio - amzn.to/2YcMVW4
Garden Gloves - amzn.to/2O8mWzh
Tough Garden Gloves - amzn.to/2JYx60k
Garden Mini Shovel - amzn.to/2y5Rmri
Full Shovel - amzn.to/2JRDR3K
Hand Shovel - amzn.to/2XYLjUW
Hand Shovel Trio - amzn.to/2JZYPgS
Moisture Meter - amzn.to/31906ct
Spray Bottle - amzn.to/2YEN9pa
Zero Water - amzn.to/2Ksil7r
Monterey BT - amzn.to/2KI7OUj
Epsom Salt - amzn.to/2H1NX1o
-------------------------------------------
Here is a link to my Patreon account if you would like to have your name featured in a future video! It will also support my channel and all proceeds will go to helping purchase new things for videos or for general housekeeping for the channel! Thank you so much for anything, because any donation is GREATLY appreciated!
www.patreon.com/TheGreenAlchemist
-------------------------------------------
Check me out on Instagram, I post a lot of pictures of plants not seen on my channel!
Instagram: YTGreenAlchemist

[@mustachadon]

The history is amazing. Older than flowers.

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

No kidding. They've been around so long too that they don't have much that ails them. Also I'm not even gonna mention the stunning yellow leaves that grace us in the fall!

[@stephinx7017]

dude i just found your channel and i love it! i have about 16 small plants in my room, and i’m a beginner, but i’m hoping to get some bigger and more interesting plants soon! your videos are super informative and great, keep making them!

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Thank you, that means a lot! That's where I got my start was with smaller plants, mostly cacti and carnivorous plants. After I caught the "plant" bug, and really got into them, especially with the bonsais, I wanted larger plants. The goal is to one day have my own large green house so I can have more room for the larger cacti and trees. It's cool to keep some in the house but then you start to run out of room. lol. Let me know if you have any questions or if you want to see a video on a plant! Good luck!

[@amandakucsera]

Dogwood tree fruit smell a certain way as well...I have a cute bonsai 😅 I stuck mine in the ground (pot and all, and fall leaves stuffed around like a blanket) for the winter, however our winter in the east coast was pretty mild so it’s hard to tell if that’s why my ginkgo was fine or not.

[@dianachase9529]

well done informative My young gingko has a root base sprout. Should I take it off? how?

[@typo_freak]

Do you keep your gingko bonsai in- or outdoors? I have a really small apartment without a garden but I really would like to have one :/ is it possible to keep it indoors?

[@foxkellan2187]

i know I am kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@Alizardlovesyou]

I so so appreciate your videos

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate that, plant prudently!

[@bruh_hahaha]

thanks for all the great info! 👍🏼

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Thanks for checking out my channel. I appreciate the feedback!

[@dfpguitar]

I propagated a whole bunch of these in spring 2020 and they are still absolutely tiny with barely any growth.
About half made it through winter and woke up again. But They aren't really developing any leaf mass greater than what the cuttings had to begin with.
How do I make it grow faster ?

[@geansai333]

What is the best way to winter wrap a 6ft ginkgo? It gets down to -5Celcius on a bad winter, but spring frost killed all the leaves on our tree last march/april.

[@jasper4574]

great video! i am planning on starting quite a few ginko plants as a long term project. i live in a sandy loam area, with the right temperature. how would you reccomend starting them off? thanks!

[@ananda_krishnan_r]

Is it possible to grow ginkgo biloba at a temperature of 20-30 degree celsius....

[@faiz8718]

Yes, You can.

[@ashakora]

Hi! I have a 2-year ginkgo, I noticed it rotting at the bottom of its trunk, can you please advise me on how I can take care of that? I really want this baby to live

[@eitanethan]

They need well drained soil and don’t tolerate sitting in water well, it may be over watered or not drying out enough where it is located

[@harinisf]

What is the soil mix you use ?