Go for a Gingko if what you want is a big tree that puts out beautiful branches sporting green, fan-shaped leaves. Plant this at least 25 ft away from the house for this can grow to a height of 80 ft or so. Initially this tree is spindly and floppy but when fully mature is quite grand in appearance with long, branches spreading in all directions.

An 'heirloom' tree so called because it dates back some million years or so, it is hardy and strong and grows in almost any kind of soil. It is easy to grow and can fight disease and pests also resisting pollution if necessary. Both female and male trees are pleasing but the fruit from the female tree is offensive when it falls and rots. A male, 'Autumn Gold', Gingko tree would be the best choice and pointers for perfect planting would be as follows…
1. Choose a sunny spot and check for any cables/wires in the ground.
2. Plant in the growing season of Spring or even Fall.
3. Measure the tap root (main root) of the plant that you have procured from the nursery. Dig a hole as deep as this is long and add an inch or two more for this root should be just below the surface.
4. Remove extra roots and tendrils that shoot out from this root leaving stubs that can later grow out and secure the tree.
5. A hole should dip saucer-like and after putting in the plant, should be filled up half with the native soil removed from the hole.
6. Water at this stage so that you are sure that both air and water can travel easily down. The soil will also then settle itself and you can put in the balance soil and close up the hole.
7. Cover the saucer and base of the tree with mulch. The Gingko tree will then reward the effort invested with a healthy, strong growth.

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