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Ginkgo care requirements
water
Moderate water during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature. Water deeply in dry periods but allow soil to dry between waterings.
soil
Tolerates a wide range of soils including poor, compacted, and slightly alkaline conditions. Well-draining soil is preferred but not essential.
light
Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best color and growth; tolerates partial shade but autumn color is less vibrant.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Ginkgo
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Ginkgo
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Ginkgo
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Ginkgo
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.