How to Care for Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)

Korean name: 은행나무

Ginkgo biloba is a large deciduous tree notable for its unique fan-shaped light green leaves. In autumn, the leaves turn bright yellow and the tree produces round fruit. It is highly cold- and pollution-tolerant, making it popular for urban gardens and street planting.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: cold-hardy, urban tolerant, street tree, deciduous
• Also known as: Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and autumn during growth.

Common questions

How often should you water Ginkgo biloba?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ginkgo biloba?

It likes Grow in full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained fertile soil..

Is Ginkgo biloba safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ginkgo biloba good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and autumn during growth..