General Description | Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' is a slow-growing, low-lying, dwarf woody deciduous coniferous tree with bi-lobed, fan-shaped leaves. |
Landscape | Makes a nice bonsai, rock garden or specimen plant. |
Cultivation | Best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Stake young plants for support. |
Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Awarded Conifer of the Year 2010, by the American Conifer Society. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Bi-lobed, green, turning uniformly golden yellow in autumn. |
Flower Description | This particular cultivar is male and therefore does not produce flowers. |
Fruit Description | Since no flowers are produced, there is no fruit. |