Buddy Dwarf Male Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba 'Buddy'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Buddy Dwarf Male Ginkgo highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Growth RateSlow
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Late Winter
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Well Drained Soil
Growing Zones
Buddy Dwarf Male Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Buddy') is a truly unique little specimen with iconic fan-shaped soft green leaves that are cute and contorted to create a ruffled, almost rosette look on the shorter, dwarf stems! Forming a mounded display with an irregular growing form so that no two plants are alike!
Male Ginkgos won't produce the stinky slimy fruit that pollinated female Ginkgos can, and remain low-maintenance and very easy to grow bright green specimens! Ginkgo trees are beloved by so many, not only because of their interesting history but because they are beautiful trees with virtually no disease or insect problems! They are also very long-lived! Spring brings greenish-yellow catkins but there won't be any of the offensive-smelling fruit.
In fall, this darling little Ginkgo still has the brilliant golden-yellow fall color once the chill enters the air! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 8! 'Buddy' was found as a Witch's Broom in Wadsworth, Ohio, and at maturity will only reach a height and width of 3-5 feet in size!
Planting and Application:
Buddy Dwarf Ginkgo is the perfect little plant to be highlighted in a high-profile location near the front entrance of a home! The perfect plant for a courtyard and tolerates urban conditions beautifully! Buddy is an excellent plant to use on a berm or raised bed. Use Buddy near a patio where it can be enjoyed and not grow out of bounds.
The small stature of Buddy makes it great for containers and planters so you can keep these hardy little focal points and fairy garden planters! Try pairing this little low-growing shrubby tree with an equally unique topiary Troll Ginkgos or as a skirting around the base of a Skytowerā¢ Columnar Ginkgo! Use this fantastic little focal point near water features and in miniature Zen gardens!
- Unique Dwarf Shrub Ginkgo
- Fan-Shaped Soft Green Foliage
- Fruitless/Seedless Male Selection
- Cold Hardy & Insect/Disease Free
- Excellent Small Focal Point, Courtyards, Front Entrance & Containers
#ProPlantTips For Care
Dwarf Ginkgo biloba prefers sunny locations and needs well-drained soils yet adapts to most any soil type. This little guy doesn't produce any fruit because it is a male selection but is just as low maintenance and easy to grow as their larger cousins! Little pruning is needed, trim occasionally only to shape or prune with some character as an accent!
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Nearly Any Well-Drained Soil
- Rarey Requires Pruning
- Slow-Growing Low Maintenance Dwarf
A rare and fanciful treat, the Male, Dwarf Buddy Ginkgo will delight you for years to come! Hurry and order this brand-new selection today from the experts at NatureHills.com!
