Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' (Mariken Ginkgo, Mariken Dwarf Maidenhair Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilyGinkgoaceae
GenusGinkgo
Speciesbiloba
Cultivar'Mariken'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-21 to -15
Temperature (°F)-5 to 5
Height0.6 - 0.9 m
Spread0.6 - 2.4 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionGinkgo biloba 'Mariken' is a slow-growing, low-lying, dwarf woody deciduous coniferous tree with bi-lobed, fan-shaped leaves.
LandscapeMakes a nice bonsai, rock garden or specimen plant.
CultivationBest grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Stake young plants for support.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Awarded Conifer of the Year 2010, by the American Conifer Society.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionBi-lobed, green, turning uniformly golden yellow in autumn.
Flower DescriptionThis particular cultivar is male and therefore does not produce flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSince no flowers are produced, there is no fruit.

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