Ginkgo biloba MAIDENHAIR (tree)

Maidenhair tree or Ginkgo biloba in Latin, is the oldest tree on Earth, having appeared more than 270 million years ago. It is a slow-growing conifer belonging to the Ginkgoaceae family.
It was present during the era of the dinosaurs and has survived all of the Earth's climatic changes.
This remarkable plant can measure up to 20 meters in height in its native country, China.
Its lifespan is very significant; it can live for several hundred years. For example, the one in the botanical garden of Tohoku University in Japan is 1,250 years old.

- Properties:

It is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value. It should be planted in a vast area because its development is very substantial. It can share its space with other equally majestic varieties.

In medicine, it can be used in the form of dietary supplements, liquid extracts, tea, or topical applications. It is known for its neuroprotective properties, improving memory and concentration. It can also help improve blood circulation, relieve headaches, and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Do not use for medicinal purposes without seeking medical advice.

- Cultivation and Planting:

• Plant the Ginkgo sapling in a 3-liter pot with good horticultural potting soil.
• Drain the bottom of the pot well with clay pebbles.
• Lightly pack down the substrate.
• Water copiously at the base during planting.
• Place the pot in a semi-shaded spot for 1 to 2 weeks to acclimate it to its new location.
• For outdoor cultivation in the ground, protect the base well during the first winter with a wintering fleece.

- Substrate:

The best substrate to use for healthy growth is a basic soil that is rather heavy and slightly clayey.

- Exposure / Sunlight:

It acclimates to all types of exposure; it likes indirect sunlight as much as full sun. Regarding artificial lighting, HPS or powerful MH-type lamps are preferred.

- Multiplication:

There are two methods to multiply it: either by seeds or by taking cuttings of young shoots measuring 12 cm in length during the autumn period.

- Pests and Diseases:

Fungal diseases, including rust, are frequently encountered. Occasionally, there may be some attacks by scale insects.