Can anyone describe the fruiting habits of the female Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba)?

lanfranco

All I know is that they don't bear fruit for at least 20 years, and since it's hard to know whether you've got a male or a female, you are supposed to plant the tree out of the way -- that is, where people will not have to smell the fruit in the event that your tree is a girl. Apr 13 05, 4:43 PM

Baloo55th

If it's the only gingko around, you won't have to worry about that anyway... Apr 13 05, 4:47 PM

Flynn_17

So what do the fruit look like? Smell like? Apr 13 05, 4:55 PM

lanfranco

Ever smelled fertilizer containing a high percentage of manure? That's what they smell like, along about September and October. As for what they look like, they tend to resemble male testicles out of the bag, so to speak. Ironically enough. And I was trying to convince McGruff that I am really a very meek, mild, and inoffensive person. Apr 13 05, 5:58 PM

peasypod

You have seen male testicles 'out of their bag'? No wonder we never hear from the Maven himself... Apr 13 05, 6:08 PM

lanfranco

The Maven's bag is in entirely intact condition. I just have an excellent imagination. Apr 13 05, 6:14 PM

lanfranco

Oh, hell. I've done it now. Apr 13 05, 6:16 PM

peasypod

What? You had to go check? Apr 13 05, 6:19 PM

lanfranco

Not at all. In fact, the Maven is sniggering as we write. However, I've learned that McGruff hates personal references. I'll get back to this after dinner. Apr 13 05, 6:25 PM

peasypod

Here's some pics for you Flynn..... http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/forestry/Education/ohiotrees/maidenhair.htm Apr 13 05, 6:26 PM

Flynn_17

Thanks, Peas. YaY! Apr 14 05, 5:15 AM

kaylofgorons

I just *knew* checking this question would reveal some interesting answers... Apr 14 05, 12:56 PM