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Potted Ginkgo Tree - Description
- Potted Ginkgo Biloba Tree
- Sometimes Called 'Gingko'
- Maidenhair Tree
- The World's Oldest Tree Species
- Dates Back 270 Million Years
- Plant Size
- Current Height: 80 - 100cm
- Girth: 1cm
- Potted (Containerised)
- Comes in 2 Litre Pot
Ginkgo Tree - Characteristics
- Because of its old genetic make up, the Ginkgo is a very unique tree
- Foliage: Fan shaped with two lobes along leaf apex
- Known as the Maidenhair Tree because it's foliage closely resembles the Maidenhair Fern
- Prehistoric tree has the same characteristics now has it had when dinosaurs roamed the earth
- Excellent Autumn colour
- Habit: Narrow, upright tree that spreads out as it matures
- Deciduous tree with attractive, greyish bark
- Mature size: 12m in height & 8m spread
- If allowed to grow to full maturity
- Can be maintained at smaller size either
- Excellent choice for small gardens, courtyards & front gardens
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Frost hardy
Ginkgo Tree - Uses
- Great displays in Autumn
- Ginkgo would make an excellent addition to your garden
- Wonderful addition to arboretums
- Plant with Ferns, Gunnera, Tree Ferns & Canna Lilies for a timeless garden
- Ginkgo is used to aid memory & concentration
Ginkgo Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Potted plants can be planted all year round
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
- Small tree, will take several years to mature
Positioning Trees
- Requires a lot of sunlight
- Position in a spot where the tree can grow & spread out
- Soil: Fertile, well drained, light or heavy clay
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
- Soak pot in water for approx. 10 minutes before planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
