can ginkgo trees be grown in containers when small?

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dp72 Woodway, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 08, 2008

I am obsessed with ginkgos, but in my limited landscape there is no place for one in the ground. If it's feasible, I'd like to get a very young one and grow it in containers until it becomes too large to handle. (I realize they are large trees at maturity.) Were I to do so, would the lovely leaves be mature-size, or small and in scale with the size of the tree? Does anyone know a source for small ginkgos, possibly no more than a foot or 18 inches tall? They are decidious, so should I try to get one now, or wait until spring? I would greatly appreciate any information on any of these questions. I'm in Central Texas, and we have several ginkgos around town, but they are relatively rare.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Aug 08, 2008

They are easily grown as bonsai; here's one 80 years old:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Ginkgo%2C_1926-2007.jpg

Resin

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ic_conifers Iowa City, IA(Zone 5a) Aug 08, 2008

DP, there are tons of dwarf and even miniature varieties that grow only a few inches per year. I have three in containers, and there are others on this board who will chime in who have many more than that. The most important thing is to have well draining soil and don't overwater - most potting mixes stay too wet.

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ic_conifers Iowa City, IA(Zone 5a) Aug 08, 2008

Here is the recent thread on a newer purchase, Ginkgo biloba 'Green pagoda'.

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/880871/

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