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Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo

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Ginkgo Details:

Plant Facts
Mature Height
40 - 70 feet
Mature Spread
30 - 40 feet
Soil Type
Widely Adaptable
Moisture
Dislikes Wet
Mature Form
Pyramidal, Irregular, Horizontal
Growth Rate
Rapid
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Partial Sun
Flower Color
Insignificant
Fall Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
4-8

The Gingko tree, Ginkgo biloba, is the sole surviving species of a group of Gymnosperms that flourished 65 million years ago, the time when dinosaurs existed. Gingko trees are also called Maidenhair trees. This tree can have a lifespan as long as 1,000 years. They turn bright yellow in autumn. The fruits are plum like, about 1", and are orange-yellow when ripe. Tree can attain a height of 100 to 122 feet with a girth of 3 to 4 feet.

In the Unites States, these deciduous trees are used for herbal supplements. Ginkgo biloba are sold as memory-boosters and "longevity" pills. The medicinal components of ginkgo are the dried leaves, the seeds separated from their fleshy outer layer, and the fresh leaves. Ginkgo are not native to North America, rather they are indigenous to China, Japan, and Korea, where they may still exist in remote mountainous parts. Today the tree is often planted in cities because of its remarkable resistance to urban smog and to insect pest. Our trees are sold unsexed.

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  A monument to the tenacity of the life-force, 9/5/2006 2:21:16 PM
Reviewer: treehugger
Lots of inromation and lore about this living fossil is available online, so Ill focus on my experience with this beautiful tree. My parents planted one in our yard when I was a baby. I planted one in my own yard a few years ago. Don;t get frustrated if it looks like a goofy stick at first. It grows slowly for the first few years. Once it is established it will grow into a lovely, almost lacy shade tree, with distinctive, fan shaped leaves that turn a delightful gold in Autumn. You will never see your ginkgo sapling grow to a height of 100 to 122 feet with a girth of 3 to 4 feet. If its not cut down the tree will outlive you by several centuries. Think of it as a legacy for your great, great grandchildren; an investment in the future. Its extremely hardy and not likely to succumb to pests, pollution or salt. A famous ginkgo tree in Japan lives on and thrives today despite its location near the epicenter of an atomic bomb blast (hence the title of this review).

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  smell, 10/24/2006 11:28:53 PM
Reviewer: 04mahans
We have a gingko tree which we planted 35 years ago. It is VERY big and beautiful in late Nov-in about July it begins to bear a terrible smelling fruit-this lasts til the leaves begin to turn yellow--is this tree a male or a female? I noticed you sell only "un-sexed" trees--what does this mean?

Answer from Nature Hills: The fruit you are referring to is produced by a female Gingko. The male Ginkgo does not produce fruit. The Gingko trees are grown from seeds and the majority of the seeds produce a female tree. We cannot determine the sex of the Ginkgo seed so the are sold as "un-sexed."


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  Teh, 10/29/2006 10:10:05 AM
Reviewer: Teh
I just learned about Ginkgo trees this year when I borrowed a library book, Look What I Did With a Leaf! by Morteza Sohi. It made the fish tail and I found 5 ginkgo trees lining the city street of Worcester, MA. Its my new, favorite tree! I think I may purchase the ginkgo biloba for memory issues too!

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  The Mysterious Ginkgo Leaves, 11/11/2006 9:26:14 AM
Reviewer: clarin
Living in South Central Indiana all my life I have grown to love the beautiful hardwood trees and watching them change with the seasons, but when I saw the leaves of a Ginkgo tree in a Health Magazine I knew I had found a new love, the fan shaped leaves were a marvel to me, and I had to know more about this ancient beauty. A few years ago during the Autumn season I was at the Post Office, and lying around parking meters and out in the street were these beautiful yellow Ginkgo leaves, I was fascinated with them and couldnt believe my eyes, I knew they couldnt have blown in from Asia. I was very puzzled about the mysterious Ginkgo leaves in Spencer, Indiana, where did they come from ? I was visiting my Mother the day after I found the Ginkgo leaves, I told her "I was in search of a Ginkgo tree but I didnt know where to look". I described the shape of the leaf to her and she said to my surprise, " There are two of those trees on the Court House lawn, they have a terrible smelling fruit on them." The Court House is across the street from the Post Office,and sure enough the trees are on the South side of the Court House. Its Autumn here in Indiana and once again Im enjoying looking at the beautiful mysterious Ginkgo leaves as I go to the Post Office or take a walk around the Court House. Thanks for this opportunity to tell my story, and thanks for all the information about the Ginkgo Tree.

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  Memories, 11/14/2006 9:16:42 PM
Reviewer: mayb
Ive been researching trees to plant in my elderly mothers yard, and have learned that some places sell only MALE Gingko trees which will eliminate the smelly fruit problem. Ive observed the male Gingko for years, as there are about a dozen directly outside my office window. When I was a child, my cousin and I would pretend that my grandmothers Mimosa trees were our future husbands, and we would invariably get ants in our mouths as wed stand on our tiptoes attempting to kiss our "husbands". They were the perfect height and huggable size for purposes such as ours.

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  Oh MY World!, 4/7/2007 2:24:28 PM
Reviewer: DanDan
omg i had never relized that there was a tree called the Ginkgo tree. The Ginkgo tree is amazing!! i couldnt believe my eyes when i saw the pictures of the wonderful plant and all the amazing facts about it!! i even planted almost a whole forset of Ginkgo trees right in my own backyard!! THANK YOU GOD FOR MAKING SUCH A LOVELY TREE!!!!!!AMEN!!!

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  Worth it, 9/4/2007 1:44:30 PM
Reviewer: cassondra
This is a great tree but you need to be patient. Maybe its because I live in ND but the tree is off to a very slow start. They shock hard, it took 4 months after I planted a 4 foot tree before it showed any leaves or growth. But once they take they are low maintiance. They are beautiful trees and I cant wait for mine to shade our house and yard.

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  Gingko biloba, 5/13/2008 5:01:24 AM
Reviewer: drpraetorius
One of my all time favorite trees for all the reasons others have listed. The issue of smelly fruit has been raised. It ain't that bad. The fruit looks like a small yellow plum. They have a very yeasty smell. They will usually fall with the leaves, which will fall almost all at the same time. Rake up the leaves and you get the fruit. Really, if you keep your nose away from them the odor is not that strong, at least to me. These are deep rooted trees and will not raise the sidewalk. They are also drought tolerant when established. I live in Salt Lake and the trees here have survived -20 and +110. If you're not looking for instant shade but a legacy this is a great tree. If you are looking for instant shade, buy an umbrella.

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