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- How to Shape Your Ginkgo - Tips and Tricks
- How does a ginkgo naturally grow?
- Do I have to prune my ginkgo regularly?
- Can I keep a ginkgo small by cutting?
- What should I watch out for when cutting ginkgo?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
By regular pruning the ginkgo can be kept small
How to Shape Your Ginkgo - Tips and Tricks
Not for nothing is the easy-care ginkgo now a popular ornamental tree in the garden. Its strikingly shaped leaves turn bright yellow in the fall, so the tree is a great eye-catcher practically all year round.
How does a ginkgo naturally grow?
Of course, the ginkgo grows quite slowly. It takes many years to reach its final size of over thirty meters. Some varieties remain smaller. Mostly the young Ginkgo grows straight and slim and does not have a pronounced crown. This forms only after about 25 years. With appropriate cuts you can ensure that your ginkgo gets a typical tree shape earlier.
Do I have to prune my ginkgo regularly?
The ginkgo has existed for millions of years without any human support. He will continue to do so. A regular pruning does not need your ginkgo. But you should always remove sick and / or dry branches, if only because of the look.
Can I keep a ginkgo small by cutting?
It is quite possible to keep a ginkgo small by targeted pruning. However, you should start early and prune the tree regularly. With skill you can educate a ginkgo to a bonsai.
What should I watch out for when cutting ginkgo?
It is important that you always cut only the young shoots of your ginkgo tree and not in the old wood. The sooner you start pruning, the sooner your ginkgo will take on the shape you want. Above all, you should cut off the outward drive, including the main drive.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
A ginkgo cuts well, but you should start early. For a nice dense crown, frequent cutting is necessary.