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Ginkgo biloba 'Majestic Butterflies'

Also Known As

  • Majestic Butterflies Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 7'-12'
  • W: 3'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Majestic Butterflies' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Majestic Butterflies' is a broadleaf deciduous conifer tree with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 'Majestic Butterflies'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 7 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, fall color, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Majestic Butterflies'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

G. ‘MAJESTIC BUTTERFLY’ - is an upright grower from Talon Buchholz. The foliage has varying degrees of variegation. In 10 years, it will get to 6’ tall.
Beautiful leaves that look like the wings of a butterfly are striped a rich yellow variegation. A beautiful color contrast on this upright tree.
An upright deciduous tree with spectacular green, white and yellow variegation. Each leaf has a varying amount of variegation, but the overall effect is stunning. Arose as a sport on 'Jade Butterflies'. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 7' tall x 2-3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -30 degrees.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Found by Crispin Silva as a sport on Jade Butterflies, this varigate so far has proved stable. Of course it barely grows, but it's a beaut. zone 4

Gardening facts about Ginkgo biloba 'Majestic Butterflies' plant

How to Grow Ginkgo biloba 'Majestic Butterflies'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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