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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba) Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) The oldest of all species. it is is primitive type of conifer closely related to ferns. Tall and columnar in style developing a gnarled trunk with age but no fine branch structure. They have distinctively shaped, bright green leaves which change to pale yellow in autumn. STYLE : Formal upright and clump. WARNING : Avoid : crushing fleshy roots when repotting, wiring as bark marks easily and large cuts as they will not grow over. Care Info REPOT : Every 1-2 years , late winter/early spring. SOIL : Free draining soil : 30:70 grit:organic. PRUNE : Remove all dead material early spring. Prune new shoots too shape, pruning to a leaf growing in teh desired direction. PINCH : Trim new shoots to 2 or leaves twice during the growing season. WATER : Water well in growing season (spray regularly)sparingly in winter. FEED : Balanced feed in summer, then nitrogen free in autumn. WARNING : Avoid : crushing fleshy roots when repotting, wiring as bark marks easily and large cuts as they will not grow over.

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