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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 2, 2007
3:02 PM Post #4150882
| Well, I had to go back and see if Green Mamas had any more of the small Ginkgo Trees left.. They were gone, but Carol can order more of them if anyone is interested.
They did have some about 10' for 325.00 (I was wrong about the 200.00). There are 2 of them.
There were 3 that are about 5' tall and I bought one more for 42.00 (not bad!). Again Carol can order some more of these too.
I had one put on hold for cocoa_lulu, and if anyone else wants the one that is still there for 42. you might need to call them and go over there. It is kinda slanted at about a 45* angle, but I suppose if you plant it in a slanted hole it would be straighter. Just be sure to keep the exact same dirt line that it has in the pot.. (kinda tricky, but perfect for a slope.) They need good drainage. Can be potted up, but Carol said to put expanded shale in the bottom of the pot. If your soil has poor drainage she said to use the expanded shale in the ground under the rootball.
Mulch, but be sure the mulch doesn't touch the trunk..
debnes
Here is the one I brought home>
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 2, 2007
3:26 PM Post #4150967
| Ok~
Lynea will not be able to send her MIL for the tree, so now they have 2 available for 42.00
Call if you want them to hold it 817 51GREEN
debnes |
David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
November 5, 2007
4:53 AM Post #4159016
| Be sure to give it room. Here is a Ginkgo Biloba in front of our town hall:
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 5, 2007
7:17 AM Post #4159111
| David-Paul
Its beautiful! Definitely a female and should fruit nicely. Heres a link for rmore info
[HYPERLINK@www.xs4all.nl]
I got my two on line for 25.00 plus shipping.
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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 5, 2007
8:26 AM Post #4159200
| The picture is fine David! How smart of them to plant that tree there. I suspect it is was 5-10 years old when they planted it.
Joyce~ How old would you say mine is at 5' tall?
debnes |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 5, 2007
9:12 AM Post #4159344
| debnes,
I would guess about two years old since it is said to grow two feet a year or 10 feet in twenty years. There is a row of them planted at my school, just put in last year, ( they are male about 10 feet each) and this year they are noticeably taller and fuller. I wish they were female so I could harvest the seeds. |
sugarweed
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 5, 2007
2:08 PM Post #4160378
| Joyce I really enjoyed this article. In fact I believe this tree has a future in my yard. If I chew the leaves will it help my memory?
Sidney |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 5, 2007
3:53 PM Post #4160722
| Sidney
You can buy the pills or if you have the tree make a tea. It is said it helps memory loss but I'm no scientist. I know people that swear by it but I dont have first hand knowlefge. I am thinking of trying it thou and will let you know :-) |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 5, 2007
8:22 PM Post #4161649
| Sidney,
DH and I have been using different forms of Ginkgo for years now. I can tell the difference when I take it. Recollection processes are much quicker than average. Seems to be very healthy for the mind.
I still have 3 kids at home.. 2 teen-ers and a nine-er. Momma has to be on top of her game ... Kids are always asking questions... It's like triple jeopardy around here. lol!
debnes |
David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
November 5, 2007
8:33 PM Post #4161692
| jadajoy . . .that tree certainly does fruit well. Went to look today and the ground is covered with yellow gooey fruit (and quite a bit of fruit fresh enough to eat). Some time back employees at the town hall wanted the tree removed beause of the mess. Luckily that was stopped and we now have a town tree committee.
Ginkgo self seeds like maples--dozens of foot high ginko trees are poking up through the mulch in a bed along side the town hall. Think I might go down this week and help our town maintence people spruce up the flower bed at the town hall. Clean out those weedy looking things with the funny looking leaves.
Took a picture of the fruit I collected but do not see a way to post it on this thread. |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 5, 2007
8:41 PM Post #4161724
| I ran into that problem too David.. So I made a new thread for posting a pic of the little tree I bought last week. Just make a new thread of the Fruit, and you can post a pic.
LOL@
| Quoted: | | Think I might go down this week and help our town maintenance people spruce up the flower bed at the town hall. Clean out those weedy looking things with the funny looking leaves. |
Sounds like something I would do.. :-S
debnes |
achaea
Campobello Island
(Canada)
November 5, 2007
8:50 PM Post #4161772
| Enjoyed the article. Do you know what zones it will grow best in?
achaea
This message was edited Nov 5, 2007 8:53 PM |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 7, 2007
4:32 PM Post #4168515
| achaea
Glad you enjoyed it! The zones listed are 3-9. Hope that helps. |
David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
November 12, 2007
11:05 PM Post #4187486
| Our town ginkgo lost all its leaves before turning its usual bright yellow. Some photos from this morning:
Collecting nuts:
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
The tree overlooks the Indian River and salt marshes:
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Baby ginkgos poke up from a bed of fallen ginkgo leaves:
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
This message was edited Nov 12, 2007 10:07 PM |
debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 13, 2007
10:59 PM Post #4190850
| Great pics David!!
Thank you for taking time to capture all that so we all could see.
debnes |
