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Jade Butterfly Ginkgo - 5 Gallon
SKU:
2096770
UPC:
014949224076
$99.99
- Dwarf, densely branched, vase-shaped ginkgo sized perfectly for small gardens and courtyards.
- Bright, fan-shaped green leaves all season; turns uniformly golden in fall for a dramatic finale.
- Fruitless male selection (no messy fruit); inconspicuous catkins appear in mid-spring.
- Slow-growing to ~12–15 ft. tall and up to ~10 ft. wide; thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.
Jade Butterfly Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterfly’) is a compact, vase-shaped maidenhair tree that delivers refined texture and four-season appeal on a space-saving frame. Its dense clusters of fan-shaped leaves emerge fresh green, then light the landscape with a clean, uniform gold in autumn. A fruitless male selection for tidy, low-maintenance performance, it’s ideal as a specimen near patios, along walks, or wherever a small-scale, architectural accent with outstanding fall color is desired. Provide full sun and well-drained soil; water regularly while establishing, then enjoy a resilient, easy-care classic for years to come.
Plant Description
Dwarf, densely branched, vase-shaped habit with strong structure and a neat outline that fits narrow beds and urban lots without crowding surrounding plantings. Deciduous.
Foliage & Texture
Thick clusters of fan-shaped leaves provide a sculptural, “butterfly wing” effect in bright green through the growing season; rougher gray stems add subtle winter texture.
Fall Color
Finishes the season with a clean, uniform golden yellow—eye-catching on its compact frame and excellent for front-yard curb appeal.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best density, leaf color, and fall display.
Watering Needs
Keep evenly moist during establishment; afterward, water when the top ~3 inches of soil are dry. Avoid chronically wet conditions.
Soil Requirements
Prefers slightly sandy, well-drained soil but adapts to most soil types. Mulch broadly to conserve moisture and protect the root zone, keeping mulch off the trunk.
Growth & Size
Slow-growing; typically ~12–15 ft. tall and up to ~10 ft. wide at maturity—scaled for foundation beds, tight side yards, and small gardens.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; heat- and urban-tolerant once established.
Special Features
Fruitless male selection (no malodorous fruit); generally deer and rabbit resistant; waterwise after establishment; low maintenance with strong seasonal interest.
Landscape Uses
Perfect small specimen near patios or entries, focal point in mixed borders, or paired flanking paths and gates. Complements companions like Japanese forest grass, lilacs, or weigela.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly the first few seasons, then reduce frequency. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Prune lightly (if needed) to maintain form.
- Dwarf, densely branched, vase-shaped ginkgo sized perfectly for small gardens and courtyards.
- Bright, fan-shaped green leaves all season; turns uniformly golden in fall for a dramatic finale.
- Fruitless male selection (no messy fruit); inconspicuous catkins appear in mid-spring.
- Slow-growing to ~12–15 ft. tall and up to ~10 ft. wide; thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.
Jade Butterfly Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterfly’) is a compact, vase-shaped maidenhair tree that delivers refined texture and four-season appeal on a space-saving frame. Its dense clusters of fan-shaped leaves emerge fresh green, then light the landscape with a clean, uniform gold in autumn. A fruitless male selection for tidy, low-maintenance performance, it’s ideal as a specimen near patios, along walks, or wherever a small-scale, architectural accent with outstanding fall color is desired. Provide full sun and well-drained soil; water regularly while establishing, then enjoy a resilient, easy-care classic for years to come.
Plant Description
Dwarf, densely branched, vase-shaped habit with strong structure and a neat outline that fits narrow beds and urban lots without crowding surrounding plantings. Deciduous.
Foliage & Texture
Thick clusters of fan-shaped leaves provide a sculptural, “butterfly wing” effect in bright green through the growing season; rougher gray stems add subtle winter texture.
Fall Color
Finishes the season with a clean, uniform golden yellow—eye-catching on its compact frame and excellent for front-yard curb appeal.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best density, leaf color, and fall display.
Watering Needs
Keep evenly moist during establishment; afterward, water when the top ~3 inches of soil are dry. Avoid chronically wet conditions.
Soil Requirements
Prefers slightly sandy, well-drained soil but adapts to most soil types. Mulch broadly to conserve moisture and protect the root zone, keeping mulch off the trunk.
Growth & Size
Slow-growing; typically ~12–15 ft. tall and up to ~10 ft. wide at maturity—scaled for foundation beds, tight side yards, and small gardens.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; heat- and urban-tolerant once established.
Special Features
Fruitless male selection (no malodorous fruit); generally deer and rabbit resistant; waterwise after establishment; low maintenance with strong seasonal interest.
Landscape Uses
Perfect small specimen near patios or entries, focal point in mixed borders, or paired flanking paths and gates. Complements companions like Japanese forest grass, lilacs, or weigela.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly the first few seasons, then reduce frequency. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Prune lightly (if needed) to maintain form.
