We start shipping plants again September 9th.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) tree in 3 inch pot, organic
$7.50
Family: Ginkgo (Ginkgoaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 12.
(Bai-guo, Maidenhair Tree) Perennial, deciduous, dioecious tree native to eastern China. Ginkgo is not self-fertile, it is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant). Both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. We cannot sex our seedlings until they become adults, which may take years, so its pot luck as far as sexual identity is concerned. We normally plant things of this nature in 3s. Darwin called it a “living fossil.” Trees prefer full sun, moderately moist soil, and are pansies about their roots–they do not like root disturbance. Maidenhair trees are also exceedingly beautiful, with lithe, humanoid trunks and deeply grooved, bi-lobed leaves. The leaves filter toxins out of the air. We sell unsexed, potted individuals that may be male or female. Space trees 30 feet apart.
Potted Tree in 3 inch pot, Certified Organically Grown
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John Evrard –
When might you have this available again?
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Richo Cech –
John, Thank you for notifying me that the inventory has gone down to zero. I’m going to reassess and hopefully update stock on 4/4/2019. Richo
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John Evrard –
Ginkgo still out of stock?
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Richo Cech –
Hi John, I can check to see if there are any small ones. The gallon-size ginkgo are recommended and I know we have those. richo
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Diana –
Hello John,
OK, I went out and checked, and was able to add 15 to the inventory, please order promptly.
Richo
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javicmor –
I don’t have room for a tree but you have a picture of Ginkgo biloba used as a hedge. Will the tree thrive as a hedge and how best to accomplish this?
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Admin Richo Cech –
The photo of the ginkgo hedge is right there on the ginkgo seeds page at strictlymedicinalseeds.com–here’s the link src=”https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/ginkgo-ginkgo-biloba-packet-of-10-seeds/” alt=”ginkgo hedge” />
You plant the trees six inches apart and keep them pruned back to a hedge shape. Chinese gardeners are good at this, western gardeners have a ways to go…
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JoAnn –
Can they grow in pots?
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Richo Cech –
Yes, Ginkgo is good in pots, although the tree will grow only as large as the pot permits. Ginkgo is very sensitive to root disturbance, and pots do protect the roots. Basically if you want a pet tree, keep it in a pot. If you want a full-sized tree, plant it out. r
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Jason Taylor –
Are the leaves of these trees the safe edible kind?? Can you eat the whole leaves raw? How about the seeds ?? I’m interested in varieties of Ginko trees with edible , pleasant tasting leaves .
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Richo Cech –
Jason,
Yes, what we have is the open-pollinated standard form of ginkgo. The leaves and seeds are nontoxic. The taste of the leaves is not particularly good, for my tastebuds at least. Traditionally the seeds are eaten and yes, they taste good. Make sure to get rid of all the smelly-tasting fruit first!
Richo
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