Ginkgo Wire
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Jrmcmich
Shohin
Ginkgos seem very slow to grow at least the one I have is. Also seem slow to develop branches. I’ve had one and this is 3rd year for it. First year I got It I think It was overpotted probably to sell a “1 gallon size” and almost killed it. Next year repotted and realized soil way too wet due to large container. Last year did better but seems super slow to grow. At least it’s healthy now. Yours looks healthy and happy and properly potted so enjoy it and know probably will take awhile to put on size.
Others might have more info but that’s been my limited experience. There’s a thread on here of one grown from seed that is nice you can search.
Others might have more info but that’s been my limited experience. There’s a thread on here of one grown from seed that is nice you can search.
Natty Bumppo
Yamadori
While we're on the subject of ginkos, how severely can you chop them back? I know most gymnosperms, if cut below the lowest branch, will die. Is this the case with ginkos, or will they sprout new buds from a bare trunk?
Jrmcmich
Shohin
I’m no expert. Only thing I can Say is one I have the top died off which was probably 16-18” tall due to overpotted and I chopped it to about 2” from ground right above a node and it grew from there. Not sure if you don’t have a node if it will grow
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Its a Ginkgo so extremely slow to develop branches. I'd allow 10-20 years to get the start of the first branches.
Ginkgo are an exception. Cut anywhere and expect new shoots, even from bare wood. They even shoot from the roots if cut close to the ground.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I got mine back in 2017... and a dormant image of 2024. My PH in my water is a 7. Ryan Neil did a podcast touching on the importance of PH levels and development of branching for ginkgo. It needs to be between 6.5-7 for PH. His information he gained from a ginkgo grower.
Scott Lee ground grew mine I believe around 5 years.... to thicken it.
Here is a small snippet from Instagram showing the branching on mine.
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Scott Lee ground grew mine I believe around 5 years.... to thicken it.
Here is a small snippet from Instagram showing the branching on mine.
42 reactions · 3 comments | Love seeing the ramification building on this ginkgo. The entire right side has been developed while on my bench. Along with an all over structure development. Pot: Erin | Cadillactaste
Love seeing the ramification building on this ginkgo. The entire right side has been developed while on my bench. Along with an all over structure development. Pot: Erin.
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Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Interesting... I wasn't aware of that. Now...let it dry out and it will drop branches I've been told.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I did the same. My tree grow very slowly so I expect the wire to stay on mine for at least a year before I remove it. I find my small ginkgo trunk (about 1") to be very flexible.
ponderingsage
Mame
Jrmcmich
Shohin
Mine is flexible as well. Have not wired mine yet but probably shouldI did the same. My tree grow very slowly so I expect the wire to stay on mine for at least a year before I remove it. I find my small ginkgo trunk (about 1") to be very flexible.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Those wiring...just watch for it to eventually bite in. Ginkgo will never heal wire scars.
Honestly...it pays to check your PH. This is two years between images. I felt mine developed branches rather quickly. My PH for my water again is in the area Ryan Neil said produces branches.
Honestly...it pays to check your PH. This is two years between images. I felt mine developed branches rather quickly. My PH for my water again is in the area Ryan Neil said produces branches.
Jrmcmich
Shohin
Do you use tap water or collected water? My tap (city) water was like 8.5 so I now have a IBC tote to collect rain water
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Well water ... I have two faucets that aren't tied to my water softener. One outside and one in the basement. My PH is a 7 for my water. We used to be on lake water. Tested every month since 911. But we are now have a well a stones toss beside it...with our own well. Because state tried to make us public...over our wells. So many of us put in private wells to keep our lake association private
RoadManDenDron
Chumono
And what ph is that which ryan recommends?
So interesting to hear PH causing branching or not
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I mentioned it above. Ryan spoke to a ginkgo grower. As many struggle with growing branches on their ginkgo.
PH needs to be in the range... 6.5 - 7 to grow branches.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Here is a silly little Ginkgo I had for a long time, I really sorta miss the tree, and how skinny and different it was. I chopped it lower to get some branching and it responded well, but I sold it on as I missed the way it was before the chop. Yours reminds me of this one a bit.
