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Jan-Willem Wezelenburg

SKINNY FIT®

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

'Menhir'

PP#24,226

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Strictly upright Skinny Fit ginkgo planted in a stone garden. "} Close view of blue-green Skinny Fit ginkgo foliage. Bright yellow foliage on Skinny Fit ginkgo in fall, planted in container against brick wall.
  • Very narrow
  • Unique texture
  • Fall color
Description

Looking for a beautiful tree for tight confines? This tree fits the bill with its slim, upright habit and dense branching. The attractive foliage is glaucous, dark green in summer, and bright, golden-yellow in autumn. Its habit and hardiness make it the perfect tree for decorative containers. No flowering or fruiting has been observed since its development in 1996. Growers will appreciate its good response to transplanting with little growth loss after transplanting. Developed by Jan-Willem Wezelenburg of the Netherlands. 

As part of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Trees program, liners, whips, and finished plants are available only through the network of licensed growers.

USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
15-16'
Width
3-3.5'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Extremely easy going, will thrive in most soil types - salty, acidic, alkaline, compacted. Prefers well-draining, sandy or sandy-loam soil.

Pruning

Needs no pruning, will maintain its narrow shape without aid.

Uses

Narrow habit is commanding as a specimen or grouping.

Growing Tips

Needs consistent water when newly planted and as a juvenile, when mature it is quite drought tolerant. Do not eat any part of this plant.

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    • Features: Compact, Dwarf, Fall interest, Foliage interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Ginkgo, Common name: Ginkgo, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green foliage

    Features: Compact, Dwarf, Fall interest, Foliage interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Ginkgo, Common name: Ginkgo, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green foliage