Where to buy Ginkgo?

[Cajunrider]

I'm interested in starting a Ginkgo bonsai. What size and where should I buy one?

 

[Cajunrider]

Never mind. I've found out that it usually struggles in zone 9a where I am.

 

[n8]

I'm also 9a, albeit a hotter, drier version than Louisiana. Ginkgo does well in the central valley. My own are babies, but are thriving.

 

[namnhi]

Not sure where you got that idea that they will have issue in your zone. I have many 2 year old cuttings. If you ever come to houston, I can definitely give you a couple.

 

[Cajunrider]

Not sure where you got that idea that they will have issue in your zone. I have many 2 year old cuttings. If you ever come to houston, I can definitely give you a couple.

Hmmm.. most people I talked to and even the nurseries that sell them say they grow in 4-8. If you can grow it in Houston, it surely can grow in my area then. I'm only about 3 hr East of you. Next time I am in Houston, I hope to hook up with you then. Thank you.

 

[namnhi]

Here is the photo of the cuttings in the community pot. At least 10 in there.

Here are the mother plants. I have bought 2 online a few years ago. The tall one is actually a cutting from the first batch. They are quite easy to root in late winter.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Never mind. I've found out that it usually struggles in zone 9a where I am.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Scott Lee I believe he said he would have more in 2020...if you have no luck. That's the guy who sold me mine.

 

[Orion_metalhead]

How easily do these root from cutting and when is best time to do a cutting?

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Evergreen Gardenworks has ginkgo seedlings.

 

[Cadillactaste]

How easily do these root from cutting and when is best time to do a cutting?

Early spring is best. When I asked Scott Lee (guy who did my cutting) before or after leaf is out. He said just before. So I hope that helps.

 

[Orion_metalhead]

Early spring is best. When I asked Scott Lee (guy who did my cutting) before or after leaf is out. He said just before. So I hope that helps.

Thank you!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thank you!

Welcome.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Evergreen Gardenworks has ginkgo seedlings.

Here:
http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/cotoneas.htm

 

[Cajunrider]

I received a 2 ft tall 5/8" diameter at the base bare root Ginkgo for $20 from Amazon. I like it. It will be in a grow box for quite a few years for sure.

 

[Cajunrider]

I received a 2 ft tall 5/8" diameter at the base bare root Ginkgo for $20 from Amazon. I like it. It will be in a grow box for quite a few years for sure.

The ginkgo now sports new 6" long branches. The trunk is too long for me. Can I start an air layer for the top next month?

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Quite honestly, they are cheap enough, why screw around with air layering? The process will slow down development of the original, when you could just root cuttings, or buy another for $20 or less for seedlings.

 

[Cajunrider]

Quite honestly, they are cheap enough, why screw around with air layering? The process will slow down development of the original, when you could just root cuttings, or buy another for $20 or less for seedlings.

You are right. I'm just having fun with propagation. I'll wait till next spring to cut 2ft off and make three 8" cuttings.

 

[Paulpash]

Quite honestly, they are cheap enough, why screw around with air layering? The process will slow down development of the original, when you could just root cuttings, or buy another for $20 or less for seedlings.

Leo, I could not agree more.

Ginkgo take a long time to thicken. I know because I planted mine around 16+ years ago (at least) in the ground and I'm still not happy with the base. If I had known back then they would regenerate after a hard chop I would not have messed about trying to keep it compact and chopping bits off. Mine is about 8ft high now and it's starting to get up a good head of steam.

 

[Cajunrider]

Leo, I could not agree more.

Ginkgo take a long time to thicken. I know because I planted mine around 16+ years ago (at least) in the ground and I'm still not happy with the base. If I had known back then they would regenerate after a hard chop I would not have messed about trying to keep it compact and chopping bits off. Mine is about 8ft high now and it's starting to get up a good head of steam.

Thanks guys. I'm going to simply put this tree in the ground for it to grow.