Jade Butterfly Ginkgo
Best low-maintenance shade tree for small garden landscapes.
The Jade Butterfly Ginkgo is a captivating dwarf deciduous tree, celebrated for its vase-shaped silhouette and dense branching. Its bright green leaves transform into a brilliant gold display in autumn, offering stunning seasonal interest. This male cultivar is fruitless, ensuring a clean landscape without litter. Growing slowly to a mature height of 15 feet and a spread of 10 feet, it eventually develops into a beautiful shade tree. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, slightly sandy soil, making it a resilient choice for many garden settings.
$119.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
312
/ 1209
#312 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+12%
Above average
Mature Height
15
/ ft
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, resilient trees
- Urban gardeners needing vertical interest in tight spaces
- Landscape designers seeking high-impact seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate height and presence
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for standard nursery varieties
- Hands-off gardeners avoiding initial maintenance and staking
Performance breakdown
Landscape Maintenance
Fruitless male cultivar eliminates messy debris and seasonal cleanup chores.
Spatial Versatility
Compact dwarf habit fits perfectly into smaller urban garden footprints.
Seasonal Visual Impact
Vibrant golden autumn foliage provides a dramatic, high-contrast landscape finale.
Environmental Resilience
High deer resistance and soil adaptability ensure long-term planting success.
Growth Predictability
Slow, steady development allows for easy long-term garden planning.
Architectural Form
Distinctive vase-shaped silhouette adds sophisticated structure to any garden design.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15 ft
Mature Width
10 ft
Light Needs
Full sun
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4
Family Name
Ginkgoaceae
Genus Name
Ginkgo
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained, Sand
Features
- Dwarf size perfect for smaller gardens
- Fruitless male variety for clean appearance
- Stunning gold fall color
- Vase-shaped form adds architectural interest
- Slow-growing, manageable size
- Deer resistant
- Adaptable to various soil types
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the Jade Butterfly Ginkgo received from Monrovia. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy, robust, and well packaged, often exceeding expectations for size and vigor. The unique, deeply lobed foliage is a major draw, offering a distinct architectural element to gardens and containers. This ginkgo is celebrated for its reliable hardiness and striking aesthetic appeal, making it a highly valued specimen tree for collectors and landscape enthusiasts seeking unique design elements.
Know before you buy
This is a slow-growing dwarf variety that reaches a mature height of 15 feet and a width of 10 feet. Its compact, vase-shaped form makes it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes where space is limited.
No, the Jade Butterfly is a male cultivar, which means it is completely fruitless. You won't have to worry about dropping fruit or seeds, keeping your patio or garden area clean.
Yes, this variety is highly deer resistant. It is a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
It performs best in full sun and prefers well-drained, slightly sandy soil. While it is adaptable to various soil types, ensuring good drainage is key to its long-term health.
Yes, the tree features bright green leaves throughout the growing season that transition to a brilliant, vibrant gold in the autumn. It is a deciduous tree, so it will lose its leaves in the winter.
The Jade Butterfly Ginkgo is hardy down to Zone 4, making it a resilient option for many northern climates. Its deep root system helps it establish well in a variety of environments.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$120