Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba

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Ginkgo bilobaTree, DeciduousFamily: Ginkgoaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ginkgo biloba is a deciduous conifer, and one of the best known examples of a living fossil, having remained unchanged for millions of years. It's grown in gardens for its attractive shape and the curious fan-shaped leaves, which turn yellow in autumn. Female trees produce small plum-like fruits with rancid flesh, though the kernels are edible. The nut-like gametophytes found inside the seeds are a traditional Chinese food, believed to have health benefits.

For best results grow Ginkgo biloba in well-drained soil in full sun. It rarely suffers disease problems and is attacked by few insects, making it an excellent urban street tree.

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Ginkgo ‘Biloba’ and wildlife

Ginkgo ‘Biloba’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Ginkgo ‘Biloba’ poisonous?

Ginkgo ‘Biloba’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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