Jade Butterfly Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterfly'
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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
Jade Butterfly Ginkgo highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
Jade Butterfly Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Buddy') is a truly unique little specimen with the family's iconic fan-shaped leaves in an unusual striking bright green! Dwarf, densely branched, and vase-shaped as it slowly and steadily grows to a mid-sized specimen tree! 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!
Spring brings bee-friendly greenish-yellow catkins but Jade Butterfly is a male Ginkgo so it won't produce the offensive-smelling, slimy fruit that pollinated female Ginkgos can! While still remaining low-maintenance and very easy-to-grow bright green specimen!
In fall, this darling smaller, space-saving Ginkgo tree retains the brilliant golden-yellow fall color once the chill enters the air! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 8! Very long-lived, Jade Butterfly Ginkgo at maturity will only reach a height of 12-15 feet tall and spread 6-10 feet wide.
Planting and Application:
Jade Butterfly Ginkgo is the perfect little tree to be highlighted in a high-profile location near the front entrance to your home or in a raised berm on the front lawn! Ideal for use as street trees, Ginkgo is well-known to tolerate urban conditions and shrug off pollution! The perfect plant for a smaller courtyard, Jade Butterfly provides easy shade and structure to the landscape! Use near a patio, over seating areas, or in large planters where it can be enjoyed and not grow out of bounds.
The small stature of the Jade Butterfly makes it great for specimen plantings, focal points, and anchors to your home's foundation planting. Try pairing this unusual tree with an equally unique Troll Ginkgo topiary near water features and in minimalist and Zen gardens!
- Unique Dwarf Ginkgo Tree
- Fan-Shaped Growth & Bright Jade Green Unique Foliage
- Fruitless/Seedless Male Selection
- Cold Hardy & Insect/Disease Free
- Excellent Small Focal Point, Courtyards, Front Entrance & Containers
#ProPlantTips For Care
Jade Butterfly 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 from a more shrubby tree to a neater/tidier form.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Nearly Any Well-Drained Soil
- Rarey Requires Pruning
- Slow-Growing Low Maintenance Dwarf Tree
A unique and colorful delight, the male Jade Butterfly Ginkgo adds vibrant foliage to your landscape for years to come! Hurry and order this brand-new selection today from the experts at NatureHills.com!
