Troll Ginkgo Tree
Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'
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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 |
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| #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.
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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Seedless, Thornless, Fall Color/Interest, Clay Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, and Drought resistant
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-8
A miniature version of the mighty and long-lived Ginkgo? You bet!
Introducing the miniature "living fossil" Troll Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Troll') that gives you all the unique characteristics of the larger Ginkgo biloba, but in a cute little green size and popsicle shape! Ginkgo trees are beloved by so many not only because of their interesting history but because they are beautiful trees with really no disease or insect problems! They are very long-lived!
Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8, The 'Troll' Ginkgo is a male selection, so that means no fruit can have an offensive odor. Unlike the 80-foot-tall cousins, Troll only grows into a neat and tidy 2-3 feet in height and just 1-2 feet wide! You no longer even need a garden to enjoy this container-ready tree! This truly unique & unusual compact tree will display an irregular, upright form on top of the grafted stem.
Raking made easy! Ginkgo leaves have a unique fan shape that turns bright yellow in autumn. Then the leaves will rain down when it comes time to drop in pretty much one single day. It makes cleanup a breeze in the fall not having to wait for all of the leaves to fall.
Planting and Application:
Let this little Troll guard your home! Troll is the perfect little accent plant to be highlighted in a high-profile location near the front entrance of a home! Try these space-saving deciduous trees in a matched pair of planters on either side of your front door. Pot up in a fancy container or urn and let the compliments roll in! Everyone will be dying for a closer look!
The perfect focal point plant for a courtyard, postage stamp garden, or even a balcony gardener! Troll is an excellent accent to use on a front yard berm. Use near a poolside seating area or sunny patio where it can be enjoyed and not worry about it growing out of bounds. It is best to use this little gem as a specimen plant because Troll will attract attention anywhere it goes!
- Dwarf Grafted Ginkgo - Remains Small!
- Full Sized Fan-Shaped Green Leaves
- No Messy Fruit
- Incredible Yellow Fall Color!
- Excellent Accent Tree, Container Gardens, Courtyards, Patios & Entries!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Ginkgo are easy to grow in average, medium moisture soil in full sun, and prefer moist, sandy, well-drained soils. Water newly planted trees regularly to not allow the root ball to dry out between waterings. The Troll Ginkgo adapts well to most urban environments.
Provide a well-drained enriched site and water new trees regularly using the Finger Test method for best results. A 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch all around the tree's root system helps create a pretty garden bed. If pruning is needed, do so while the tree is dormant in the winter or very early spring, removing dead or damaged branches.
- Full Sun
- Adaptable to Moist, Sandy Well-Drained Soil
- Tolerates Alkaline Conditions
- Prune When Dormant If Needed
- Hardy, Fruitless Male & Completely Disease & Insect-Free
For a unique dwarf tree with unique leaves, amazing fall color, you have got to buy a Troll Ginkgo tree today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about Ginkgo biloba Trees? Is Ginkgo biloba a good tree to plant?
These are incredible fall color trees, lighting up autumn in vivid yellow hues! These are very long-lived trees, with some specimens still around after 1,800 years! Ginkgo makes fall clean-up easy because these vibrant trees seem to drop all their foliage at once. Ginkgo trees are fantastic trees for their fall color, easy carefree nature and hardiness. They're low maintenance and have lovely leaves, unlike any other tree!
How tall does Troll Ginkgo biloba get?
Dwarf Ginkgo trees are slow and steady growers, choosing instead to live for hundreds of years, instead of growing fast and burning out. These trees grow to a grafted 2-3 feet height with a 1-2 foot width.
How can you tell if a Ginkgo tree is a male? Is the Troll Ginkgo male?
Ginkgo trees are either male trees or female trees. It is very difficult to tell which is which until the tree is around 10 years of age and you either see male or female flowers and fruit on the female trees. However, the Troll Ginkgo is a male-only clone that will ensure you'll not have to worry about fruit.
Where do Ginkgo trees grow best?
Troll Ginkgo trees love full-sun locations, the more the better! They thrive in a wide USDA growing zone range of 3 through 8. Provide a location with good drainage, and their root balls don't seem to mind what soil type and are drought tolerant once established.
Do Ginkgo trees grow fast?
Ginkgo are medium growers at first and once established become slow growth rate plants because they are in it for the long haul! Living for hundreds of years, so they're in no hurry to out-compete other trees. It may take two seasons for your newly planted Ginkgo to start to feel at home in its new site. The Troll Ginkgo is a dwarf variety, so it takes its time to grow and will never outgrow its pot or planting site!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Princeton Sentry Ginkgo for sale here at NatureHills.com!
