Dwarf Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba Golden Globe, or Dwarf Ginkgo, is a small, slow-growing Maidenhair Tree perfect for small gardens or restricted spaces.

The parent of this cultivar, Ginkgo biloba, is a deciduous conifer that is appreciated for being a living fossil, with recognisable fossils dating back over 270 million years! 

The Maidenhair tree is completely unique and usually grows to around 20m in height. This variety is far more garden-friendly; it is extremely small and slow-growing, forming a broad bush-like shape.

The leaves are a little smaller than the parent and similar in a fan-like shape, emerging a vivid yellow-green in spring and turning a clear yellow in autumn.

Like its parent, this interesting tree prefers moist, well-drained soil and performs best in full sun.

Ginkgo biloba Golden Globe is the perfect choice for those who like to bring some wide-ranging interest to their planting schemes, and whilst it is easily recognisable as being a Maidenhair tree, the shape and size of this species will have people guessing regarding its parentage.

Mature height: 3-7m

Common names

Dwarf Ginkgo

Height of tree

3-7m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Multi-stemmed

Foliage Colour

Yellow

Looks good in

Summer

Location

Garden

Autumn Colour

Yes