I planted a ginkgo sapling a few days ago. Someone told me that if it’s a male you can plant anywhere but if it’s a female be careful. Seems the fruit from the female drops on the ground and quickly begins to smell like vomit!
I planted several hundred feet away from the house because I don’t know if it’s make or female.
Can’t wait to see how he/she turns out.
And it is already leafing out! One benefit of Central Texas planting!
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Ginkos are just generally wonderful, great air cleaners! I haven't heard of that negative and wouldn't be concerned. Likely per what GlennLab says about nursery stock.
tinkercreek
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Mar 25, 2020
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I have never grown one, but I distinctly remember being shown a special one as an exchange student to Germany in 1985. It was huge and growing in a courtyard in the town of Braunschweig. It was brought there by Marco Polo as a gift to the king from his historic trip to China in the late 13th century. That tree was over 700 years old! Which is why I remember it is an extremely long lived species.
MikeInBatonRouge
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Mar 25, 2020
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Interesting, will you send pictures. I'm always looking for some new trees to plant on my property.
JackPedigo
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Mar 24, 2020
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@Lightupmylife I have thought of Ginkgo before and will look into it. Sure it will grow in my area but need to see if any of the local nurseries stock it.
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