GINKGO biloba ‘Mariken’

Description

The Plant

The GINKGO biloba ‘Mariken’ is a miniature maidenhair tree. Unlike its rather upright ancestors, it grows only a few centimeters per year in a globular and compact shape. However, this tiny tree is just as resilient, including against disease and pollution.

Moreover, the green leaves are of normal size, but very dense. They turn an intense yellow in autumn.

Given its tiny size, of course, this plant is suitable for gardens of any size, even the smallest. It also grows very well in pots on a terrace or on a patio.

Obviously, bonsai enthusiasts will be delighted, as this prehistoric living fossil lends itself perfectly to this very delicate art.

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How to plant and care for GINKGO biloba ‘Mariken’?

Planting

Despite being a low-maintenance plant, observe the following points:

1. The planting location can be in full sun, shade, or partial shade. Regardless of the exposure, this plant grows without difficulty.
2. It tolerates light, normal, or heavy soil with an acidic, neutral, or alkaline pH.
3. Choose a moist, moderately moist, or dry location.
4. For proper preparation of the planting hole, we have designed specific instructions available here.

Care

This miniature tree requires no special maintenance. Nevertheless, monitor watering during dry periods in the first two years until the plant is well established. Furthermore, discover here how to water your garden and save water.

If you want to prune the plant, do it in March before the new growth begins.

History and Origin

GINKGO biloba trees represent a lineage that appeared more than 270 million years ago, well before the dinosaurs. It survived ice ages and geological upheavals. These trees were cultivated in Buddhist temples.

What makes this species fascinating is also its resilience: it survived the bombing of Hiroshima and thus became a symbol of peace and longevity.

The miniature form GINKGO biloba ‘Mariken’ was discovered in the Netherlands around the 1990s, in the city of Nijmegen. It is distinguished by its unique ornamental qualities.