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Ginkgo biloba 'WB'

Also Known As

  • Ginkgo biloba 'W.B.'
  • Ginkgo biloba 'Witch's Broom'
  • Ginkgo biloba 'Witches Broom'
  • Dwarf Male WB Maidenhair Tree
  • WB Maidenhair Tree
  • Witches Broom Maidenhair Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ginkgo biloba 'WB' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'WB'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, dioecious, dwarf, fall color, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'WB'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If the ancient Ginkgo could tell us history perhaps this "crystal ball" form (a globe to only 3' high!) can tell us the future, as well!, in any case it's a delightful shrub for accent, foundation or border. S/M
A round and congested ball of dark-green foliage. Can be pruned to "tighten-up" the dense structure. Beautiful golden-yellow foliage in the fall.
I suspect this name covers more than one dwarf clone, this one looks as if it will be moderate in growth rate.
Pretty soon somebody will give this plant a better name. Basically it is just a dwarf Ginkgo with all of its attractions without the 60'. It will grow almost anywhere.
DWARF. Originated as a witch's broom. It is just a little ball of beautiful green foliage. Grows about 2-4" per year.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Ginkgo biloba 'WB' plant

How to Grow Ginkgo biloba 'WB'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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  • even moisture - regular
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