{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba","title":"Ginkgo biloba in pot - The pagoda tree","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/strong\u003e (commonly known in Romania as the \u003cstrong\u003ePagoda Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTree of 40 Shields\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eGinkgo\u003c\/strong\u003e) is one of the oldest and most fascinating trees in the world. It is a \"living fossil\" – the only surviving species of a family that existed since the dinosaur era (about 270 million years ago).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape and size\u003c\/strong\u003e: A tall tree, slow-growing at first, then moderate. It can reach 20–35 m in height and 8–15 m in width at maturity. It has a conical crown when young, which becomes wide, irregular, and elegant with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very distinctive – fan-shaped (bilobed), with parallel veins. Light green in spring and summer, turning into a \u003cstrong\u003espectacular golden yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e in autumn, one of the most beautiful autumn displays in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Only female specimens produce \"fruits\" (actually fleshy seeds) that are yellow-orange in color, with an unpleasant smell (similar to rancid cheese or vomit) when they fall to the ground. For this reason, ornamental gardens almost exclusively plant \u003cstrong\u003emale specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e (grafted or selected).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMain features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional resilience: withstands temperatures from -30°C to +40°C, urban pollution, strong winds, and poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongevity: can live over 1000–3000 years (there are specimens over 3500 years old in China and Japan).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves: unique in the plant kingdom – unlike any other modern tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn color: intense and uniform golden yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSimple care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: full sun or partial shade (tolerates light shade well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: very adaptable – tolerates almost any soil type (acidic, alkaline, clay, sandy), provided it is well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: moderate in the first years; once mature, very drought-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: minimal, only to remove dead branches or shape the crown (done in winter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizers\u003c\/strong\u003e: does not require intensive fertilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRecommended uses:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolitary specimens in large gardens or parks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet alignments (due to pollution resistance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese or Chinese gardens (exotic appearance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicinal gardens (leaves are used in herbal medicine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGinkgo biloba is a tree with a strong personality – slow at first, but extremely imposing and long-lived. Once planted, it becomes a witness to time in the garden and offers an unforgettable autumn show with its golden leaves. It is an excellent choice if you want a resilient, ornamental tree full of history! 🌳\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature height (approx. 20 years): 4-35 m (depending on climate and soil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are sold leafless during the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"15 cm pot","offer_id":56712777498950,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/ginkgo-biloba-tree.jpg?v=1680101279","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-fr\/products\/ginkgo-biloba","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}