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Ginkgo tree leaning #944330
Asked September 05, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for your question for Extension Master Gardeners. A ginkgo is a prized tree and should be planted more often and is a great choice for your landscape. Yes, I would stake it or offer some support as its in danger of snapping off in a storm and at least for a few years until the root system catches up with the foliage above ground. This Extension article shows how to support you tree through various methods with pictures to demonstrate: