Overview
Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' is a columnar upright,spreading branched trees in the genus Ginkgo, part of the Ginkgoaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and low maintenance.
About
Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' is a cultivar of the Ginkgo genus, known for its sizable deciduous trees with an uneven, wide canopy and distinctive fan-shaped leaves divided into two lobes. This particular cultivar exhibits a columnar upright habit with spreading branches. It thrives in full sun and is adaptable to a range of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with well-drained conditions. Suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is valued for its architectural form and low maintenance requirements during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ginkgo
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright,Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga'?
Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' need?
Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' hardy in the UK?
Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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