Gingko Bonsai needs HELP

[jooliahh]

Hi Everyone. When I was a little girl I helped my grandfather grow and train bonsai trees. For my wedding 2 years ago, my grandmother gave us a Gingko Bonsai tree because it reminded her of this time in my life and of her late husband. I am so sad because a couple of days ago the Gingko started loosing its leaves. They have dropped and are slowly releasing their grip. I am afraid it will die. Last month we moved out to Colorado from Pennsylvania. I traveled in my car with my plants secured int he back. The Gingko was going just fine until recently. I am not sure if it is the change in climate... maybe too much sun? maybe too much water?? maybe not enough?? I just can't tell. I have ordered a liquid fertilizer and it should come tomorrow "Eve's Bonsai Master Fertilizer, Exclusive Formula, Safe and Highly Effective Food for Bonsai Trees" instead of the slow release pellets that I have used in the past. It was last fertilized in late may. I would appreciate any suggestions about how to save this very meaningful tree of mine... Thanks so much.

[tomc]

Well, lets start with the most basic of questions.

How often do you water? How do you determine when it is time to water?

Ginko is a tree of the Indian sub-continent so too much sun is not a likely problem. Watering and the retention of water could be.

It would probably serve to note on your signature line where your ginko tree resides.

[Jefferseed]

Hello,

Very sorry to hear of you woes. Maybe I can help. I am a plant pathologist of 40 years with a love of bonsai, especially ginkgo bonsai. You need an accurate diagnosis before you launch into a treatment for your tree. {Photos will help in disgnosis.}

Best regards,

Jeff

[Jefferseed]

p.s.--DO NOT fertilize you sick ginkgo?