Description
GINKGOACEAE
“Maidenhair Tree”
- 25 seeds per packet
From: Japan, China and Korea
Large trees
Growing in deciduous forests in valleys with well drained acidic soil
fan-shaped leaves
Dioecious: A plant species in which male and female organs appear on separate individuals
Disadvantages of male or female plants
- Female plants produce malodorous seeds
- Male plants pollen is often highly allergic
- Cultivated plants are often grafted to try an alleviate some of these disadvantages.
Should be sown in Spring when the difference between day and night temperatures is about 12°C
Medicinal uses: Neither Silverhill nor individual staff members can take any responsibility for any consequences, should anyone try any of the uses or remedies related to this species.