Meet the Breeder
Jan-Willem Wezelenburg
Concept Plants
SKINNY FIT™
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
'Menhir'
PP#24226
- Very narrow
- Unique texture
- Fall color
Enjoy the magic of this ancient tree anywhere with SKINNY FIT™ ginkgo! This unusual selection naturally grows as a narrow column, taking up just a foot of ground space. Fabulous fan-shaped leaves turn brilliant gold in autumn for a truly unforgettable display.
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 3 - 10 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure Full sun
Height 10'
Width 15"
Type Deciduous
Flower Color Green
Foliage Color Green
General Care
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.
Features: Compact, Dwarf, Fall interest, Foliage interest, New
Filters: Botanical genus: Ginkgo, Common name: Ginkgo, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Green foliage
Features: Compact, Dwarf, Fall interest, Foliage interest, New
Filters: Botanical genus: Ginkgo, Common name: Ginkgo, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Green foliage