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24-Oct-2007	#1
FOX7591 wilJohnson Join Date: Feb-2007 Location: Langley Country: Canada Posts: 209	Ginko Bibloa I have a ~15 yr old ginko tree growning in a pot. It is tall and i was wanting to chop it down to just under half. Is it a OK to chop it down now or should i wait. If i have to wait... when do i wait till? thanks __________________ ...FOX7591...

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25-Oct-2007	#2
fozz bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: May-2006 Location: Melbourne Country: Australia USDA Zone: 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 228	It can be done now or better still late winter. Be aware that ginkgo are well known for limbs dying after being chopped. Ross

26-Oct-2007	#3
FOX7591 wilJohnson Join Date: Feb-2007 Location: Langley Country: Canada Posts: 209	ill wait a bit until winter and ill keep their weakness in mind. thanks Ross __________________ ...FOX7591...

1-Nov-2007	#4
Robert bonsaiTALK Adept *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Mar-2002 Location: Sta.Cruz, CA Country: usa USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 212	also...be aware that ginkos don't heal over the way many other trees do...so be careful about "how" you chop it...having the "cut" least visible from the front. Robert __________________ Robert.........in Sta.Cruz

1-Nov-2007

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I was told to chop in late winter (right) before the tree begins to wake up for spring. I did that with mine and it responded with lots of branches and leaves sprouting from the trunk. (I also gave it a root prune at the time, as I was instructed they were nearly indestructable.)

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