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gardenlady48 z5 IL (
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Thu, Oct 20, 11 at 17:26
We have 2 male ginko trees that have been planted in our yard for 4-5yrs. We bought these from a nursery that is located a short distance away from some very mature ginko trees we spotted in that community. We were attracted to the intense beautiful yellow foliage. Our trees have yet to produce this beautiful yellow foliage in the fall. Why??? does this happen with maturity? or conditions of the season?? Please share your knowledge.
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RE: Ginko- Fall Color??
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| It really depends on a lot of different conditions (temperature, moisture,tree species, and the health of the tree), but yes, all Ginkgo trees will eventually change to yellow before their leaves drop--though some cultivars may be particularly good for coloration. Mine is still bright green (along with the oaks and maples) as it's been relatively mild and the ground is very, very, very WET--this delays yellowing. My Ginkgo usually doesn't reach peak coloration until mid November. Just be patient:) |
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| well njoasis...here in central illinois it has been very very very DRY! as in DROUGHT! so who knows what will happen? Just be patient, hmmmmm. I dont think I have any other choice, just hope I live long enough to enjoy that yellow fall color. :-) |
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| Did not know central Il. was in severe drought. Drought usually means leaves will turn (and drop) earlier--not later. I wish we could sell some of our rain surplus to the rest of the country--It's gotten beyond ridiculous here! |
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| My ginkgos turned bright yellow while they were still growing in little one gallon pots. The one that was planted in the ground (about 4 years ago) provides a show no matter what the weather has been like....months long droughts or not. It's planted in rather heavy (unamended) clay and is rarely hand watered. The two others are little bonsai and still turn off bright yellow for me. I wish I had some insight as to why your trees haven't behaved in their predictable manner. What happens in the fall as they begin to lose their leaves? |
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rhizo- I am very envious of your ginkgo trees. That does give me hope that someday maybe mine will decide to put on a show...never say never, right?
thanks for the input. They are slightly yellow on the edges before dropping off. njoasis- send me all the rain you have, we are behind 5-6" here in illinois! |
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| "They are slightly yellow on the edges before dropping off." That is strange. Solid yellow, ginkgo leaves seem as predictable as yellow forsythia in the spring.--Sounds like it is stress-related though. Gardenlady, we would LOVE to share 5-6" of rain with you given that we are about two feet above normal and the late fall (November-Dec) rainy season is about to begin. |
RE: Ginko- Fall Color??
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| I planted this one in 1989. About 6 ft. tall Last year was the first color show ever. Nothing unusual about the weather so I just assume it was ready to earn its keep. It didn't disappoint me. Dave 11-16-2010. 
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RE: Ginko- Fall Color??
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Dave!!! OMG, I love it!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I will NOT, give up on these ginkgo trees.....when they are ready and not until then!
Your gardens are beautiful...
Pam |
RE: Ginko- Fall Color??
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- Posted by whaas 5a SE WI (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 22, 11 at 9:28
| They don't color up well if the soil is too wet OR if you have too many early freeze/frosts. Otherwise they are as consistent as a sunrise. |
RE: Ginko- Fall Color??
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- Posted by botann z8 SEof Seattle (My Page) on
Mon, Oct 24, 11 at 5:25
Nice picture Dave.
I guess the Ginkgo tree doesn't drop all it's 'leaves' at once.
Mine behaves the same. Top goes before the bottom leaves.
Mike |
RE: Ginko- Fall Color??
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| Probably the most important thing for color is the difference between day and night temperatures; the greater the difference, the greater the color; so micro location is important. With the gingko in general, it is one tree that you should buy in the fall, when you can see the color; because some cultivars will just never get that bright yellow color. |
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