Overview
Ginkgo Bonsai (Ginkgo biloba) is a ancient species with fan-shaped leaves, golden autumn colour and upright growth. It is best suited to formal upright, clump, literati and autumn display bonsai. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor.
Placement
full sun to partial shade
Watering
keep evenly moist in growth; avoid prolonged drought in small pots
Feeding and fertilising
feed moderately in spring and summer
Pruning and wiring
clip new shoots after leaves harden; wiring is possible but branches can be stiff and slow to heal
Repotting
repot every 3-5 years in early spring
Propagation
seed, cuttings or nursery material
Pests, diseases and common issues
slow ramification, large leaves if overfed, and root disturbance on older trees