Gingko trees are known for their brilliant yellow fall color.
Gingko trees are noted for their fanned leaves that become an impressive yellow color in the fall. Gingko tree roots grow deep to allow them to get as high as 80 feet, but they make good container plants because they also grow slowly. According to Alabama Coopertive Extension horticulturist Dave Williams, these trees can be planted in most soil pH in temperate zones and attract no major pests. Although you can grow gingko trees in a container any time--due to water considerations--fall is best for repotting.
Instructions
Starting Gingko from Seed
1. Combine peat moss with water in a bucket.
Combine the peat moss with water in the bucket until the peat moss is damp. Test the peat moss by balling it up in your fist. When the ball holds its shape then the moss is moist enough, but not too wet. If your moss ball is soggy just add more peat moss until you get the desired consistency.
2. Open the sealed plastic bags and deposit 2 cups of damp peat moss into each.
3. Sprinkle five gingko seeds in each plastic bag. Seal the bag. The seeds will germinate in the bag while the discourages threatening fungus. Keep the bag at room temperature.
4. Check the bag frequently. The gingko seeds should sprout in two to three weeks.
5. Remove sprouts from the plastic bag once they have a few leaves. Seedlings may not live if left in the bag too long after leaves have formed.
Repotting Gingko
6. Mix the sand and potting soil in equal amounts.Fill the 4-inch pots half way with this soil.
7. Keep young gingko plants misted daily for the first week.
Plant the gingko seedlings in the 4-inch pots. Pot the remaining soil up to 1/2 inch from the top. Water well. Mist the young plants daily for a week after transplanting because they are vulnerable during this time.
8. Shield potted gingko plants from windy and cold conditions. Mature trees can tolerate fierce wind, but not freezing conditions. Provide shelter and make sure the roots and stems stay warm.
9. Repot the plants from the 4-inch pots to a bigger pot or outdoors in three months. Although gingko seeds can be started at any time of the year, transplanting should take place during frost-free times, but not at the hottest part of the summer.
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