Japan🇯🇵 Ginkgo biloba 'Chichi' (also known as drooping ginkgo) ✈️Air freight to port
<< A miniature version of a thousand-year-old sacred tree, its unique stalactite-like aerial roots symbolizing protection and safe childbirth. >>
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📏 Overall dimensions of Japanese Ginkgo biloba:
Height 40cm x Width 27cm
Tree age estimated: 25 years
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[Variety Introduction]
Chichi Icho is an extremely rare horticultural variety of ginkgo. Wild ginkgo trees typically require a century of weathering before their trunks develop downward-hanging aerial roots that resemble stalactites, hence the name "Chichi Icho" (meaning "milk ginkgo").
In the bonsai world, this variety, through special selection by Japanese craftsmen, can exhibit this [character/feature] even at a relatively young age.The unique rugged characteristics of ancient treesIts bark is rough and deeply fissured, and the irregular, wart-like protrusions on the trunk are visually striking, showcasing the grandeur of a tree that seems to have stood for a thousand years. In autumn, the golden fan-shaped leaves create a stunning contrast with the dark brown, barky trunk, making it a prized possession for collectors.
The craftsmen meticulously shaped it, condensing the wonders of nature into the pot, with each protrusion a badge of honor for the years.
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🌿 Characteristics and Planting Recommendations
Ginkgo is known as a "living fossil" due to its extremely strong vitality, and milk ginkgo also inherits this robust characteristic:
• Strong environmental adaptability: It prefers a sunny, well-ventilated environment and is both cold- and heat-resistant.
• Moisture management: Adhere to the "water when dry" principle. Ginkgo roots thrive in warm, aerated soil, and the potting soil must be well-drained to avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Soil recommendations: Suitable for well-drained granular soils (such as Akadama soil + Kiryu sand).
• Trimming and Posture Shaping: Ginkgo trees tolerate pruning, and after their leaves fall in winter, their unique skeletal structure and aerial root system can be appreciated, making them a tree species valued for both their leaves and their overall structure.
• Pest and disease control: Ginkgo trees are naturally resistant to insects and rarely suffer from pests or diseases, making them ideal for bonsai beginners and busy collectors.
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Cultural significance and feng shui implications:
In Japanese culture, the ginkgo tree symbolizes longevity and resilience. The "milk ginkgo," with its unique shape, is considered a guardian of family harmony. Many ancient shrines enshrine milk ginkgo trees as sacred trees, and worshippers touch the trunk to pray for their children's healthy growth.
Feng Shui Effects:
Ginkgo leaves are fan-shaped, symbolizing "spreading branches and leaves" and "accepting good fortune." Golden autumn leaves symbolize wealth (gold), while milky aerial roots symbolize a deep foundation and continuous blessings.
Suitable asBirthday gifts,Newlyweds,orPraying for family harmonyA bonsai tree for warding off evil spirits. It is not just a tree, but a gentle yet steadfast force of protection.
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