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GINKGO MAIDENHAIR TREE Please click on logo to return to catalog Biloba Maidenhair Tree The Maidenhair or Ginkgo Tree translates from Japanese to mean Silver Apricot. This fruit of this tree is valued in the orient for its medicinal purposes and for food value. The unpleasant smelling fruits are like small sweet plums, these occur only on female trees. All varieties we sell are only male varieties. The genus, which was widely distributed and had many species in prehistoric times (175 million years ago), now only has one species. That is Ginkgo biloba. It is highly resistant to air pollution, disease, and insect pests and so makes one of the best street trees for use in cities. NEW! Dwarf Upright Zone 4 ‘BROOM WITH TUBES’ Here is one with green leaves that roll into a tube quite similar to Ginkgo biloba ‘Tubifolia’ but since it only grows 4” a year it will produce a very nice dwarf. Dwarf Upright Zone 4 'CHI CHI' The round bumps on the trunk remind you of female breasts or 'Chi Chi' where the name comes from. They form as the tree matures usually at around 10 years of age. The bumps are really dormant buds ready in case they are needed This selection is very rare and makes a fantastic choice for the landscape but is highly prized in the bonsai community. Dwarf Upright Zone 4 'JADE BUTTERFLIES' Here is a nice dwarf Ginkgo that has a deep-V cut into the center of the bi-lobed leaf. This gives one the impression of a butterfly form of leaf. The deep green leaves are found in dense clumps creating a sensational effect! Intermediate Weeping Zone 4 'PENDULA' A small tree with a broad crown and a branching pattern that is horizontal to weeping creating a form that is quite unique. Has been around since about 1907. Intermediate Upright Zone 4 ‘TUBIFOLIA’ This new selection (1991) has the unusual feature of having its leaves rolled up forming a tube. It is often sold under the name 'Tubiformis','Tubiforme' and 'Tube Leaf'. The leaves are a nice shade of light green until the fall when they have a nice golden-yellow color. To see a larger photo (17k) click on the one above. Intermediate Upright Zone 4 'SARATOGA' This selection is also an introduction of the Saratoga Horticulture Foundation. It was released in 1975 and is distinguished by being a small tree with a somewhat pendulous branching habit. It is dense and compact with deeply lobed leaves creating a lacy look. Very nice selection. To see a larger photo (30k) click on the one above. Dwarf Globose Zone 4 'WITCHES' BROOM' This new selection of Ginkgo biloba is a dense, congested plant with medium green leaves. The form is a globose to ball-shaped plant that can be sheared. It should reach a size of about 3' in 8-10 years. Very limited availability, so order early. To see two larger photos (81k total) click on the one above. Please prune the dwarf Blue Spruce to return to the top. ©1997-2006 All rights reserved. All photos copyright by Jim Smith and may not be used in any manner without the authors written consent. 372 Seeley-Cohansey Rd Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856.451.2259   1-800-5-CONIFER   fax: 856.451.2442