Woody > Ginkgo > Ginkgo biloba > Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf'

Family

Ginkgoaceae

Genus

Ginkgo

Species

biloba

Cultivar

'Anny's Dwarf'

Category

Woody

Type

Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)

USDA Hardiness Zone

4a 9b

Canadian Hardiness Zone

5

RHS Hardiness Zone

H7

Height

1 - 2 m

Spread

1 - 1.5 m

Photographs

Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

Landscape

Rock gardens and specimen or accent plant..

Cultivation

Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.

Shape

Compact and branching.

Growth

Slow

Habitat

Horticultural origin.

Leaf Description

Deep lobed, fan-shaped leaves.

Colour Description

The leaves are green in the summer and turn into a gold-bronze colour in autumn.

Texture Description

The leaves have a glossy texture.

Notable Specimens

The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)

Traditionally, the wood of a Ginkgo tree is used to make religious articles and carvings. Some of the oldest cultivated Ginkgo trees are found surrounding Buddhist temples and religious shrines in China, eluding to their ancient religious value in certain cultures. Ginkgo’s fine, light wood is also traditionally used to top chess sets and other delicate wooden structures. Still today, in some Asian cultures, these trees are planted in gardens to signify momentous occasions. Medically, Ginkgo has been used for many centuries in ancient Chinese practices, but has also become popular in today’s pharmaceutical industry. Now in several countries, Ginkgo biloba plantations are cultivated for medicinal purposes. Traditionally, the fruit is cooked and used for curing respiratory ailments. The dried fruit can also be eaten however consuming too much will cause poisoning. Dried leaves and leaf extracts are widely used as herbs, and can be found commonly in health food stores.

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