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Ginkgo biloba 'Summer Rainbow'

Also Known As

  • Summer Rainbow Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 8'-20'
  • W: 4'-12'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Ginkgo biloba 'Summer Rainbow' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Summer Rainbow' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous conifer shrub or tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. and green and yellow fruit. 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 'Summer Rainbow'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Summer Rainbow'

USDA Zones: 3a - 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

Our first offering of this new ginkgo. We found this plant a couple of years ago in a Portland area nursery. The dark green leaves have bright yellow stripes running through them. The leaves are small to medium sized for a ginkgo. We have had a G. biloba 'Variegata' and it reverts regularly but G. b. 'Summer Rainbow' doesn't seem to revert. Limited number available

Gardening facts about Ginkgo biloba 'Summer Rainbow' plant

How to Grow Ginkgo biloba 'Summer Rainbow'

  • 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
    • green
  • Fruit

    • yellow
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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