GINKGO biloba

The Maidenhair tree is a spectacular tree that has no close living relatives. Fan shaped dark green foliage 5-10 cm during spring to summer turning a brilliant yellow in autumn.

The female Gingko tree produces a yellow orange, plum-like fruit with nuts that are considered a delicacy in Asian cooking.
The extract from the leaves are used in Gingko biloba supplements to improve memory, symptoms of dementia and blood flow.

A hardy tree that does well in poor soils, drought and frost and snow tolerant.The Maidenhair tree is a spectacular tree that has no close living relatives. Fan shaped dark green foliage 5-10 cm during spring to summer turning a brilliant yellow in autumn.

Ginko trees have been around since the dinosaur age and have no close living relatives, they can live to 1,000 years or more.
A hardy tree that does well in poor soils, drought and frost and snow tolerant.

Shipping: These are large seeds and can only be posted by parcel post which is reflected it the shipping charge.

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 20-22°C

Cold stratification is recommended. 
Cold treatment may not be critical for germination to occur in colder regions but should give increased germination rates.

This can be replicated by cold stratification in the refrigerator for 60 days. Alternatively over wintering in the garden in cold climates will assist germination.

1. Soak in water overnight.
2. Sow seed on the surface and cover lightly.
3. Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
4. Ensure the mix is moist but not water logged.
5. Place the container in plastic bag.
6. Place the bagged container in the refrigerator for 60 days.
7. Germination generally occurs in 21-28 days when moved to warmer temperatures after the period of cold treatment.

General note: Seeds of many plants are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they are discarded.