I've read that it's hardiness is 4-9, and I live in Chicago which is zone 5. I bought the tree, more like a twig, today. It's less than 12 inches, but has many leaves. If I plant it outside know will it be too young and die in the snowy weather?
2007-09-28 11:53:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I lived in the Chicago area for years and Gingkos survived everywhere. Plant your tree and mulch it heavily. You might want to grow it in a protected area or a holding bed for the winter and plan to move the tree when it is bigger. I have a holding bed in my garden for all the little trees and bushes that the Arbor Day sends you when you contribute $15. Love that organization. I keep these babies in a holding bed for about two years and then move them to their permanent location. Keep your baby out of the wind and mulch heavily around the plant. It should do just fine. Everyone thinks that a container plant or a big tree is the way to go but your tiny tree will do more growing and will be much healthier than any container grown plant.
2007-09-28 14:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Massachusetts, between zone 4 and 6 depending on where in Massachusetts.
I see Ginko trees lining streets in many towns because they are sand, salt, and pollution resistant.
I am specifically 5/6 in Tewksbury Massachusetts and we have a tree on the grounds of a state hospital that is probably 100 years old. I have two of its seedlings in my yard that are 10 years old.
The only problem I have is I don't know if my seedlings are male or female.
It is a problem, because by the time these trees mature and if they are female and Bare fruit. I might find my self in a really STINKY position, because the fruit smells like dog doo.
But as far as hardy, you can count on a Kinko unless you live in a bitterly windswept area. DO make sure to water it until the ground freezes and protect it with hay, or leaves and some burlap around the young trunk for a couple of winters.
2007-09-28 14:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Ginkgo should have no trouble in Chicago weather, provided it's not right on Lake Michigan getting blasted with 30mph wind. And even then it might be Ok. They are originally from a cold climate. BUT,.... as it is so young and has just been transplanted, I would cover it with a mound of leaves or straw after the first frost and of course take it off in the Spring, just to be safe. Don't let it dry out and don't over water it. Moist-not mud. You'll be fine.
2007-09-28 13:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by kelly d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I haven't seen a Ginko in almost 10 years! We had one in California (San Jose area) that survived for 25+ years, including a few "harsh" Cali winters. I know that's not Chicago, but...
Further research says that you should protect it from frost/freeze for the first two years. http://www.ecsong.org/manual/species.html#G
2007-09-28 12:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but don't wait past this week to plant, it will be just enough time for the roots to take hold and it to go dormant for spring.
2007-09-28 16:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by Deborah C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me and I lived in such a cold state as you do, I'd call a nursery and ask them what they think.
2007-09-28 12:15:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋