Ginkgo biloba 'Jehoshaphat'

Also Known As

Ginkgo biloba 'Jehosephat'
Jehosephat Maidenhair Tree
Jehoshaphat Semi-Dwarf Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'
W: 4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Jehoshaphat' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Jehoshaphat' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. and green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'Jehoshaphat'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, fall color, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Jehoshaphat'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare cultivar has an extremely dense, irregular, upright form sporting yellow coloration mid-spring followed by medium green, then brilliant yellow in autumn. The fan-shaped leaves come almost full-circle and give this little dwarf a ruffled look. Very nice for a small garden, a container or bonsai. Meet little Jehoshaphat! 4-9'T x 4'W and deer-resistant. Minimum temperature: -30 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Leaves open a light yellow maturing to a medium green. Fall brings its magnificent brilliant yellow. The dwarf fan-shaped leaves are nearly round and densely packed on stout stems. Still rare in cultivation.