The ginko tree is know for its bright yellow leaves.
The ginko tree can be easily identified in the fall by its bright yellow foliage. Known for their longevity, ginkgo trees can live for thousands of years and can reach heights of up to 70 feet. Normally, this would make a tree unsuitable for container gardening, but there are some species of ginko tree that only grow to be 4 to 9 feet tall. Once the proper type of ginko has been selected, growing them in containers is easy.
Instructions
1. Place two to three seeds into a small container filled with damp peat moss and then seal the container inside a clear plastic kitchen storage bag. Set the bag in a warm area where it will not be disturbed.
2. Check the seeds every day. When the seeds sprout remove the container from the plastic storage bag and place it in a sunny location. Be sure to keep the peat moss evenly moist.
3. Transplant the seedlings when they have two or three leaves. Gently transfer the seedlings into 4-inch pots filled with potting soil, disturbing the roots as little as possible in the process. As the seedling grows it will need to be repotted periodically. Always choose a container that is approximately twice the size of the container in which the tree is currently growing.
4. Set the container in a sunny location where the tree will be protected from the wind. As the tree grows it will become difficult to relocate due to the heaviness of the pot, so choose a site with semi-permanence in mind.
5. Mist the foliage daily, covering the leaves with a light coat of cool water.
6. Check the potting soil regularly by touching the surface with a bare finger. If the soil feels dry, add water to the tree.
7. Add a water-soluble, all-purpose fertilizer or a slow-release fertilizer designed specifically for trees to the ginko once a year. Fertilize just prior to the beginning of the summer growth season for optimum development.
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