Spring Grove Ginkgo

Spring Grove Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Spring Grove')

Spring Grove Ginkgo is a compact, upright dwarf selection with a neat pyramidal habit and bright chartreuse fan-shaped leaves that turn a shocking clear yellow in fall. Its slow growth and manageable scale make a striking architectural accent for small gardens and courtyards.

Distinctive Features

Male clone for clean, fruitless performance; slightly cupped leaves add texture on dense, upright branching. Consistent golden fall color and tidy form deliver four-season structure in limited spaces.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best density and fall color.
• Soil: Adaptable to most well drained soils; tolerates acidic to alkaline conditions.
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment, then deep soak during extended dry spells.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 6 ft tall and 4 ft wide in 15 years; larger with age.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Dwarf pyramidal silhouette and vivid fall color anchor small spaces.
• Foundation Accents: Scales to entries and low windows without overpowering.
• Courtards and Patios: Clean form suits formal and modern designs.
• Rock and Zen Gardens: Architectural habit pairs with stone and gravel.
• Specimen Containers: Performs in large, well drained pots with regular care.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water weekly the first 2 to 3 years; transition to occasional deep watering in drought.
• Pruning: Minimal; lightly thin or tip prune in late winter to maintain outline.
• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring only if soil tests indicate deficiency.
• Mulching: Maintain a 2 inch mulch ring to conserve moisture and protect roots, keeping mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Heat, pollution, and soil tolerant; avoid chronically wet sites for best performance.

Why Choose Spring Grove Ginkgo?

• Dwarf Scale: True small-tree proportions fit urban and courtyard gardens.
• Fruitless Male: Clean performance without messy fruit.
• Bold Fall Color: Reliable, brilliant yellow foliage each autumn.
• Architectural Habit: Upright pyramidal form provides year-round structure.
• Urban Toughness: Handles heat, wind, and varied soils once established.

Plant in full sun with good drainage, water steadily during establishment, and maintain a light mulch ring to keep this compact ginkgo dense and brightly colored.