PLANTS OF MAIDENHAIR TREE - GINKGO BILOBA

Great ornamental tree of all, used in parks, avenues and gardens. Hardy, tolerant of industrial areas. Bonsai. It is found in parks and gardens. Urban contamination resistant. The medicinal properties are well-known in homeopathy and phytotherapy for circulatory problems.

Deciduous tree up to 25-35m with pyramidal crown in the male specimens and wider cup in the upper part for the female specimens. Very striking fan-shaped flat leaves from green colour to yellow in autumn. Edible fruit, the size of a plum of yellowish color when mature with very unpleasant smell.

It prefers loose, dry and deep soils.

Dig a hole at least two or three times as wide and deep as the root ball. Take out the plant from the container and loosen roots to allow them to spread out in all direction. Cut possible broken roots. Mix the soil extracted with a substrate and fill part of the hole with the mixture obtained. Place the plant in the hole and cover with the remaining mixture. Compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.