{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba","title":"Ginkgo biloba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003emaidenhair tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most remarkable trees you can grow. A true living fossil tree, it is the sole survivor of an ancient lineage that stretches back around 200 million years, essentially unchanged since the age of the dinosaurs. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves are unlike anything else in the garden, and in autumn they turn a brilliant butter-gold before often dropping together within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTough, adaptable and fully hardy, Ginkgo is a superb \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e tree for UK gardens. It shrugs off cold, pollution and city conditions, making it one of the most reliable hardy ornamental trees you can plant. As one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, it delivers a striking, almost prehistoric character while asking very little in return. For a sense of how it settles in through the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best growth and golden autumn colour; tolerates light partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable, moist but well-drained soil across the pH range. Very adaptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate growth, eventually a large tree of 8 to 25m over many decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy across the UK (RHS H7).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater well through the first few summers to establish, after which it is largely self-reliant and needs little pruning. Ginkgo makes a superb specimen tree, and its slow growth makes it a fine subject for a large pot or as bonsai for many years. It also earns its place in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e and, being wind and pollution tolerant, copes well in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed\u003c\/a\u003e planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a young tree. We offer male or seedling trees, which avoid the strong-smelling fruit produced by mature female Ginkgo, so you get all of the beauty and none of the smell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"20cm \/ 3.5L","offer_id":57952988594559,"sku":"GINKBILO20","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/ginko-2.jpg?v=1784330525","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/ginkgo-biloba","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}