Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Goumi BerryElaeagnus multiflora

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Scarlet Runner BeanPhaseolus coccineus

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Timber BambooPhyllostachys bambusoides

Wind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Common ThymeThymus vulgaris

Ginkgo leaf compounds can inhibit germination and growth of small herbs like thyme

CalendulaCalendula officinalis

Ginkgo's leaf compounds can inhibit calendula seed germination and seedling growth

Roman ChamomileChamaemelum nobile

Ginkgo's leaf extracts can inhibit Roman chamomile seed germination and early growth

Bamboo ShootBambusa vulgaris

Bamboo's aggressive growth competes with ginkgo for light and root space in subtropical climates

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Ginkgo grow in?

Ginkgo grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Ginkgo?

Good companions for Ginkgo include Goumi Berry, Scarlet Runner Bean, Timber Bamboo.

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