Jade Butterfly Ginkgo
Best unique specimen for discerning garden enthusiasts.
This dwarf cultivar offers a unique aesthetic with its deeply lobed leaves resembling butterfly wings and a compact, rounded form. It provides multi-season interest, transitioning from vibrant green to a brilliant golden-yellow in the fall. As a fruitless male variety, it remains clean and low-maintenance, ideal for smaller landscapes, patios, or container planting. Its elegant shape and manageable size make it a distinctive focal point for various garden settings.
$329.99
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4.5
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Category Rank
692
/ 1822
#692 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+193%
Above average
Mature Height
812
/ to feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unusual and elegant ornamental trees.
- Homeowners with limited garden space or container enthusiasts.
- Busy gardeners desiring a robust, low-effort, and clean ornamental tree.
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners expecting rapid landscape impact or quick shade.
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for an affordable landscape tree.
- Gardeners prioritizing year-round foliage and structural interest.
Performance breakdown
Space Efficiency
Compact footprint makes it perfect for patios and small urban gardens.
Maintenance Ease
Fruitless male variety eliminates messy cleanup throughout the growing season.
Visual Impact
Distinctive butterfly-shaped foliage creates a striking focal point in any landscape.
Environmental Resilience
Highly tolerant of urban pollution and drought once the roots establish.
Seasonal Versatility
Transitions beautifully from lush green summer foliage to brilliant golden autumn.
Growth Predictability
Slow growth rate ensures the tree maintains its intended shape longer.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 to 12 feet
Mature Spread
8 to 12 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type
Adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils
Water Needs
Moderate to low
Growth Rate
Slow
Container Friendly
Yes
Know before you buy
No, this is a male cultivar, which means it does not produce the messy, foul-smelling fruit associated with female Ginkgo trees. It is a clean, low-maintenance choice for patios and walkways.
While the Jade Butterfly Ginkgo can reach 8 to 12 feet in the ground, its growth will be more restricted in a container. Expect a smaller, more compact specimen that is easy to manage with occasional pruning.
Yes, the Jade Butterfly Ginkgo is highly tolerant of urban pollution. Its resilience makes it an excellent choice for city gardens or street-side planting where air quality may be an issue.
This tree performs best in full sun to partial shade. Providing at least six hours of sunlight will help ensure the most vibrant green foliage during the growing season and a brilliant golden-yellow display in the fall.
Once established, this tree is quite drought-tolerant. Until it is fully settled in your garden, keep the soil consistently moist, but be sure to plant it in well-drained soil to prevent waterlogging.
The Jade Butterfly Ginkgo is a slow-growing tree. Because it adds size gradually, it is perfect for small spaces where you don't want a plant that will quickly outgrow its designated area.
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