How do you care for the latest potted ginkgo tree?
The ginkgo tree is an ancient tree species unique to our country, also known as the white fruit tree, gongsun tree, duck-foot tree, etc. It is a deciduous tree of the Ginkgoaceae family, genus Ginkgo. Its form is elegant and beautiful, and it is often made into bonsai for appreciation. The resulting bonsai has a thick trunk, curved branches, exposed roots, a unique shape, and is vigorous and unrestrained, full of delightful charm, and is praised as a masterpiece among Chinese bonsai. Now let us take a look at how to care for a potted ginkgo tree!
Growth Habits
The ginkgo tree is a light-loving tree species with a deep root system. It has wide adaptability to climate and soil and can grow in areas with high temperatures and abundant rain, as well as areas with scarce rainfall and cold winters, but its growth is slow or poor. It can grow in acidic soil (pH 4.5), calcareous soil (pH 8), and neutral soil, but it is not tolerant of saline-alkali soil or overly wet soil.
Seed Propagation
Seed propagation of ginkgo trees is mostly used for large-scale landscaping seedlings or for making clump-style bonsai. After harvesting the seeds in autumn, remove the outer seed coat, dry the seeds with the fruit coat still on, and they can be sown in winter of the same year or in spring of the following year. If sown in spring, they must first undergo mixed-sand stratification to promote germination. When sowing, place the seed embryo horizontally in the sowing furrow, cover with 3 to 4 cm of soil and press firm. The seedlings can grow to 15 to 25 cm tall in the same year.
Potting and Planting
Ginkgo trees are propagated by methods such as cuttings, division, grafting, and sowing. When potting, because the ginkgo tree is a deep-rooted tree species, a relatively deep flower pot should be used for planting. Generally, planting is done in spring and autumn. It does not have high soil requirements, but if sandy soil rich in humus, loose and fertile, and with good drainage can be used, the ginkgo grown will grow better.
Placement Location
Potted ginkgo trees have requirements for their placement location. Although they are a light-loving tree species, they cannot be placed in a spot with long periods of sunlight exposure. A spot with short sunlight and ventilation and moisture must be chosen. In summer, avoid exposure to the sun and provide appropriate shade. Although the ginkgo tree is a cold-tolerant tree species, in winter it should still be buried in the soil together with the pot. This is the safest way to overwinter.