Branches are densely packed with yellow-green leaves. The leaves are relatively long and narrow; they split part way into the middle. It is a slow growing male with a very desirable form that is both rounded and slightly conical. It grows to about 5-8 feet in ten years. Botanical Name- Ginkgo biloba ‘Saratoga’ Pronunciation- GING-koh bih-LOH-buh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 40 ft Mature Height- 50 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Very tolerant of a wide range of soils Current Size- 5′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Canadian Hemlock ‘Cole’s Prostrate’ – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Wind-pollinated; provides seeds for some birds (though mostly ornamental cultivars) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C52 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or crossing branches in winter; drought-tolerant once established but water when young. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and maintain structure. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around the trunk and water thoroughly. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Leaf spot, scale insects
