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Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'

maidenhair tree 'Troll'

A very slow-growing, dwarf, compact, bushy tree with dark green, fan-shaped, ruffled leaves turning butter yellow in autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Seeds harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Seed TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Ginkgo are large deciduous trees, developing an irregular, spreading crown with age, fan-shaped, 2-lobed leaves, and on female trees, unpleasantly scented yellow fruits each containing a single large seed

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds. Makes a good container plant.

Propagation

Propagate by smi-ripe cuttings in summer or propagate by grafting in winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
Pruning

Pruning group 1 if needed but no pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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