Overview
Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' is a columnar upright,spreading branched trees in the genus Ginkgo, part of the Ginkgoaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and low maintenance.
About
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo, also known as the maidenhair tree, and often misspelled "gingko" is a species of gymnosperm tree native to East Asia. It is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ginkgo
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright,Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf'?
Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' need?
Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' hardy in the UK?
Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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- Ginkgo biloba 'Pendula Gruga'
- Ginkgo biloba 'Thelma'
- Ginkgo biloba 'Yellow Mellow'
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