= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Ginkgo biloba
moderate
no ornamental value (female flowers and fruit are definitely NON-ornamental)
inconspicuous
35 to 40 ft., but slow growing in Colorado Springs
20 to 35 ft.
No
China
sun
USDA zones 4-9
hardy to 6,000 ft.
Maidenhair tree is a deciduous tree native to China with smooth white bark. The clusters of bright green leaves are a unique fan-shape that turn brilliant yellow in fall.
Although interesting, maidenhair tree is not that well adapted to the cold and exposure of Colorado Springs. It grows very slowly in our climate. It serves more as a "collector's item" than a vigorous shade tree.
There is one ginkgo tree growing at the Xeriscape Garden. It is alive, but has grown only a few inches per year. It is not very vigorous.
Prune when young to develop a structurally strong tree when mature.
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