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Gingko #868374
Asked May 14, 2024, 11:50 AM EDT
Deschutes County Oregon
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Hi William,
Yes, Ginkgo biloba trees are fire resistant. There may be an issue with regards to how adaptable they are growing here; we don't know of any mature established ginkgo trees here locally. They may be particularly slow growing here as well.
Lisa
Lisa Cowan
Outreach Program Coordinator – Community Horticulture Program
Oregon State University
OSU Extension Service – Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson Counties
3800 SW Airport Way, Bldg #4
Redmond, OR 97756
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