Ginkgo suckering
RandyID
10 years ago
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Greetings all,
I live in Meridian, ID (a suburb of Boise.) Three years ago we planted a ginkgo tree ("Autumn Gold".) The first two years the tree grew leaves but didn't grow any noticeable branch growths or new branches. It was starting to concern me, even though I was told ginkgoes grow slowly here.This (third) year it took off like crazy - it shot out branches everywhere, typically 6-12" long. The tree is approx. 12' high and 2" diam. at chest height.
What surprises me is that this year the tree sent up several suckers - two of which have grown at least 4 ft in height already. The tallest one grows in visible height changes every few days, it seems. I have seen many ginkgoes before, in many different states. We had one also when we lived in Iowa (where it sometimes grew 18" per year.) I have never seen one with suckers. Is this indicating a problem with the tree?
Thanks,
Randy
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