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Ginkgo biloba
'Princeton Sentry' Common Names: Ginkgo |
| Description: | |
| Ginkgo is a relic tree species that is well adapted to city conditions. It has attractive, clean green fan shaped leaves which develop a clear yellow fall color. Its form is pyramidal, broadening with age and becoming picturesque. Sexes are separate. Female trees develop a malodorous, fleshy seed about 1" in diameter. Male trees are often propagated and planted to eliminate the problem. Prefers a good loam soil with adequate moisture. Easily transplanted but growth rate is slow especially following transplanting. Adaptable to a wide range of soil pH. Tolerant of air pollution. | |
| Problems: | |
| The odor and messy litter of the fleshy seed has prompted some cities to pass ordinances banning the planting of female Ginkgo trees. |
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