Ginkgo biloba Mariken (Maidenhair Tree)
Ginkgo biloba ‘Mariken’ (Maidenhair Tree) is a dwarf, deciduous conifer of semi-pendulous habit, adorned with thick, spreading branches, densely packed with fan-shaped, green leaves. The foliage turns brilliant golden yellow in the fall. Slow-growing, 2 in. per year (5 cm), this small Maidenhair Tree is attractive in all seasons – Even in winter, when its stark silhouette bristles with spiky buds, given the tree an exotic charm.
Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' (Maidenhair Tree) is a dwarf, deciduous conifer of semi-pendulous habit, adorned with thick, spreading branches, densely packed with fan-shaped, green leaves. The foliage turns brilliant golden yellow in the fall. Slow-growing, 2 in. per year (5 cm), this small Maidenhair Tree is attractive in all seasons – Even in winter, when its stark silhouette bristles with spiky buds, given the tree an exotic charm. This male cultivar does not produce the distinctive fruit and is perfect as an accent for locations requiring a smaller tree, for containers or grown as a bonsai. One of the most pollution-tolerant trees.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society and the American Conifer Society's 2010 Conifer of Year
- Grows up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm) and 8 ft. wide (240 cm) at maturity.
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils.
- Salt, heat or air pollution tolerance.
- Perfect as a specimen tree.
- Generally pest and disease free
- Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. This tree transplants easily and establishes without difficulty.
- Native to China
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 3 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Ginkgo – Maidenhair Trees |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96″ (240cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |