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Ginkgo biloba 'Robbie's Twist'

Also Known As

  • Robbie's Twist Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 8'-15'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Robbie's Twist' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Robbie's Twist' is a broadleaf deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'Robbie's Twist'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: contorted, fall color, indumentum

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Robbie's Twist'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unique Ginkgo is dense and upright, with a twist! Everything on this amazing specimen is slightly twisted; from the swirling leaves to the lenticels on the trunk giving this small tree (8-15') a very unusual look. Just the thing for an eye-catching specimen or for the plant collector who has everything. S/M
Robbie's Twist was found by the expert propagator, Crispin Silva, Molalla, OR. Although the growth is not straight, it keeps a narrow upright form through youth. The new growth is covered with brown indumentum and remains distinctive all year.
In its infancy, this is a plant only a mother (or collector) could love. Awkward at first, 'Robbie's Twist' gradually develops a unique irregularly branched upward growing form to 8' or more, clothed with more narrow fan shaped foliage that is often notched. Fall color is a splendid yellow. 1-2' plants for spring shipping.

Gardening facts about Ginkgo biloba 'Robbie's Twist' plant

How to Grow Ginkgo biloba 'Robbie's Twist'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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