maidenhair tree

Water moderately when the soil is dry to the touch, usually once to twice a week during the growing season and once every 2 to 4 weeks in the winter. Avoid over-watering as this can cause rot and disease. Let the top inch or 2 of soil dry out before watering again. Maidenhair tree prefers lightly moist soil and avoiding both water logging and letting the soil dry out completely.

The maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies') prefers bright, indirect light. It grows best in full sun during the morning hours and in partial shade during the afternoon. It shouldn’t be in full sun for more than 4-6 hours or it will become stressed and start to lose its leaves. During the winter months, direct sunlight is not recommended, as this can cause leaf burn. Keep the plant in bright, indirect light all year long for best results.

Maidenhair trees should be pruned 1 or 2 times per year, preferably in the late winter or early spring (February and March). The goal of pruning is to improve the shape of the tree, and thin any excess branches and overcrowded areas. When pruning, begin by removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Then, trim back young shoots to desired shapes, and make cuts just above nodes. Be sure to avoid cutting too close to bud or branch union, as this may cause damage to the tree. Larger branches should be cut back in stages, starting with removing the smaller twigs and then moving on to percentage cuts of larger branches. In an ideal situation, no branch should be removed by more than 1-third of its length to keep the tree healthy, with proper air circulation.