The Ginkgo biloba grows to a good 30 meters tall outdoors, so it doesn't exactly fit in every garden. If you have limited space and want to avoid trouble with your neighbors, then it's better to keep your ginkgo small.
How to keep a ginkgo tree small?
To keep a ginkgo tree small, you can choose small-growing forms, carefully cut back the shoots and roots and plant the tree in an appropriate pot. Avoid undersupply to prevent unwanted growth.
Do location and soil have an influence on size?
At least indirectly, the location and soil have an influence on the growth of your ginkgo tree, because where it feels comfortable, it thrives better. However, the reverse conclusion of poor care or an unsuitable location for keeping the tree small is not a good solution. There are far better options for this. Too few nutrients can easily lead to particularly long, so-called horny shoots.
Are there small breeding forms?
The Ginkgo is not only bred in different sizes but also in different growth forms. There are also varieties with variegated or colorful leaves and hanging branches. You might want to look for a dwarf ginkgo for the balcony. This remains quite small and manageable even without pruning. The same applies to room culture
Keep it small by pruning correctly
When cutting, you basically have two options to keep your ginkgo the size you want. On the one hand, you prune the shoots, also shorten the main shoot accordingly and trim the tip. On the other hand, you can also prune the root area.
To do this, take your ginkgo out of the soil or pot and cut several small wedges out of the ball. Then replant the tree. Do not use pots that are too large, they will encourage the tree to grow further.
The most important things in brief:
- keep small possible by above-ground cutting or root cutting
- start with the young tree
- Plant potted plants in pots that are not too large
- don't risk a lack of supply, easily leads to extra long shoots
Tip
Make sure your ginkgo tree is well cared for. If it doesn't get enough nutrients, it may fail and you'll achieve the opposite of what you want.
