How to prune ginkgo 'saratoga'

Late winter while fully dormant. Prune to the branch collar with sharp, clean tools. On young trees, identify and retain the strongest central leader, removing competing stems at the base.

Annually in youth to establish structure; rarely once mature. Ginkgo 'Saratoga' is a compact, deciduous tree with a naturally tidy form that needs little routine pruning. In late winter remove any dead, damaged, or inward-crossing branches. Young trees can have a single dominant leader encouraged by removing competing upright stems early on.

Prune to the branch collar with sharp, clean tools. On young trees, identify and retain the strongest central leader, removing competing stems at the base.