A tree that will be large and showy at maturity
An easy-care tree with no serious pest or disease problems
A tree with outstanding fall color
Something for a large, open area
A tree with unusual leaves
Few trees can boast the rich history of Ginkgo biloba. Customers are probably very familiar with ginkgo as an herbal supplement to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. But the tree—one of the oldest living species on Earth—is also prized as an ornamental. It makes an ideal shade, specimen or focal-point tree.
Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal
Plants Introduction Centre, was established under the
Fruit & Medicinal plants Development Project during the year 2020-2011. The infrastructure, existing as on date, was created over a period of 5-10 years. The Ginkgo plantation was started during the year 2001-2004. The main thrust of the programme was to develop Ginkgo plantation of improved cultivars.
Cultivars/Varieties
Contact:-
Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
POB 667 GPO Srinagar SGR J&K 190001
Mob: 09858986794/09419966983
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal
Plants Introduction Centre, was established under the
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| Ginkgo House |
Cultivars/Varieties
'Autumn Gold' (perhaps Autumn Gold™) - This male (non-fruiting) selection is common in the trade and notable for its symmetrical crown that is broad and rounded. The mature size is 50' tall with a 30' spread and fall color is an excellent deep yellow.
'Jade Butterfly' - An unusual dwarf, slow-growing form, this plant has bright green leaves and a mature height that is less than half that of standard forms. It's an introduction out of New Zealand that is gaining popularity.
'Magyar' - An introduction that is gaining momentum in the trade, this plant is a non-fruiting male with upright, ascending branching to 60' tall and half as wide. It is well-suited to urban planting as a street tree.
'Pendula' (also listed as f. pendula) - Plants listed under this name are quite variable, with few expressing a strong weeping habit. Most bear branches that are horizontal or droop slightly
'PNI 2720' (Princeton Sentry®) - A very popular non-fruiting male form, this form assumes an upright habit that tapers to the point. It reaches 60' tall, but only 25' wide.
'Saratoga' - Commonly offered, this plant has a strong central leader and an upright, narrow habit (40' tall and 30' tall).
'Variegata' - Many different clones are offered under this name, but most feature leaves that are irregularly streaked with yellow.Contact:-
Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
POB 667 GPO Srinagar SGR J&K 190001
Mob: 09858986794/09419966983
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
