Ginkgo biloba. Bonsai 13 years. Maidenhair tree.

Ginkgo biloba. Bonsai 13 years. Maidenhair tree. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Deciduous tree. The leaves are in the shape of a fan and are valued because of their yellow colour.

Location: The Ginkgo is a very primitive tree. Its origins are in the Mesozoic as fossils demonstrate. The survival of this species is due to the Buddhist monks who planted Ginkgos around their monasteries in the belief that they protect against fires, considering them sacred trees. Ginkgos are dioic trees which means that there are female and male trees. The female ones produce a false fruit because it’s an ovule which, if there is no male tree nearby, remains unfertilized. In street plantations the male ones are preferred because the ovules that fall to the ground ferment and produce a nauseating odour. The edible seed, uncooked or toasted, has a similar flavour as the chestnut.

Watering: Abundant in summer and moderate in winter.

Curiosities: Outside, in the sun during the whole year. Protect against frost.

Dimensions in centimetres approx. (width x depth x height): 32 x 22 x 40

Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsais are approximate. The pot is included on the dimensions. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A bonsai is a living being, so the vegetative state of the plant changes according to the season. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.