Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterflies’ – Broad Upright Ginkgo Tree | Compact Male Ginkgo | 6" Container Plant

Add graceful structure and timeless beauty to your landscape with this live Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterflies’, a unique compact ginkgo cultivar admired for its dense clusters of fan-shaped foliage that resemble fluttering butterfly wings. This elegant ornamental tree features glossy jade-green leaves arranged tightly along the branches, creating rich texture and movement throughout the growing season. In autumn, the foliage transforms into a spectacular golden-yellow display, bringing brilliant seasonal color to gardens and patios. Slow growing and naturally broad upright in form, ‘Jade Butterflies’ matures to approximately 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, making it ideal for smaller landscapes, courtyards, urban gardens, decorative containers, and ornamental focal points. As a male ginkgo selection, it produces no messy fruit, offering all the beauty of traditional ginkgos without the maintenance concerns. Hardy, resilient, and long-lived, this rare New Zealand introduction combines ancient heritage with modern landscape elegance. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

Please note: Listing photos may show more mature one-gallon specimens. This listing is for a plant grown in a 6-inch container.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterflies’
✔️ Approximate container size: 6-inch pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental ginkgo tree
✔️ Male non-fruiting variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Jade Butterflies Ginkgo
Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterflies’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 10 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 8 feet
Growth Habit: Broad upright vase-shaped tree
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (6–8 inches annually)
USDA Zones: 4–9
Foliage Color: Rich jade-green fan-shaped leaves
Fall Color: Brilliant golden yellow
Special Features: Compact male non-fruiting selection with butterfly-like foliage
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers while young

🌿 Perfect Landscape Uses
✔ Urban and courtyard gardens
✔ Ornamental focal point tree
✔ Patio and container gardens
✔ Collector and specialty landscapes
✔ Four-season interest plantings

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the brightest fall color and strongest growth. Ginkgo trees are highly adaptable, pollution tolerant, and exceptionally long-lived once established.