Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'

Also Known As

Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterfly'
Jade Butterfly Maidenhair Tree
Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing 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 'Jade Butterflies'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
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

Especially large scalloped leaves of an particularly brilliant green make this tree look as though it is covered with beautiful jade butterflies; a dwarf male selection to perhaps 20' with a very pretty upright vase-shaped form; the perfect addition to smaller gardens where the gorgeous yellow fall color of Ginkgo is desired. S/M

By: Forestfarm

An upright, broadly vase-shaped tree with dark green foliage and deeply-divided, symmetrical leaves of a dark green color.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Dwarf, vase-shaped small tree or large shrub with clumps of dark green leaves that look similar to a butterfly's wings. Foliage turns bright yellow in the fall. This introduction from New Zealand is a male clone, so it will not produce any fruit. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Dwarf cultivar well suited to a rock garden, given that its botanical lineage stretches back about as far as the rocks themselves. Beautiful selection. We also use it and a few others as exceptional bonsai subjects: easy to wire, clip, and oh-so-tough.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Jade Butterflies is a small to medium sized Ginkgo with a very dense form. zone 4

By: Whitman Farms

An exquisite selection with dark green split leaves arranged elegantly on open branched, slow growing tree to 20' tall and wide.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This ginkgo is bushy and full from the time it's a small plant. The normal Ginkgo biloba has a gawky look until it's fairly mature. Ginkgo 'Jade Butterflies' has the typical foliage turning brilliant yellow. We have finally found THE ginkgo for our garden.