Dwarf, densely branched, vase-shaped with striking bright green leaves that grow in clumps and look like butterflies. Lovely gold fall color. A fruitless male Ginkgo. Slow-growing. Botanical Name- Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterflies’ Pronunciation- GING-koh bih-LOH-buh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 8 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Very tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soils Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ – graceful form synergy, part shade Fauna Attracted- Wind-pollinated; provides seeds for some birds (though mostly ornamental cultivars) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C14 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or crossing branches in winter; drought-tolerant once established but water when young. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and maintain structure. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around the trunk and water thoroughly. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Leaf spot, scale insects
