Ginkgo ‘Marikai’

Ginkgo biloba 'Marikai' is an ornamental variety of the well-known Ginkgo biloba, appreciated for its compact form and controlled growth, being ideal for small gardens or for planting in large pots. Here are some useful details:

General characteristics

• Form: 'Marikai' is slow growing, compact, with dense branches and fan-shaped leaves similar to the classic ginkgo, but smaller and neater.

• Height: It can reach about 1–2 m in 10 years, which makes it suitable for small gardens or as a decorative element in terraces and walkways.

• Width: About 1–1.5 m, with a dense and rounded crown.

• Foliage: Intense green during the summer, which in the fall takes on spectacular shades of golden yellow.

Cultivation requirements

• Sun: Prefers sunny exposure, but also tolerates partial shade.

• Soil: Well drained, fertile, can also grow in poorer soils, but development is slower.

• Watering: Drought tolerant after establishment, but regular watering in early years ensures uniform growth.

• Care: It requires minimal cutting, just to shape the shape.

Advantages

• Visually impactful plant thanks to its decorative foliage and autumn yellow.

• Compact and slow growing, easy to maintain.

• Resistant to pollution and pests.