Grindstone Columnar Ginkgo – Live Male Ginkgo Tree | 15 Inch Tall Plant | 1 Gallon Pot | Narrow Upright Ginkgo biloba
Add bold architectural beauty to your landscape with Grindstone Columnar Ginkgo, a rare narrow-growing male ginkgo prized for its exceptionally upright form and brilliant golden fall color. Often considered a “Holy Grail” among ginkgo enthusiasts, this unique selection grows in an extremely slender column, reaching impressive height while maintaining a remarkably narrow footprint—perfect for tight spaces, modern landscapes, entryways, and vertical accents.
Its distinctive fan-shaped green leaves create elegant texture throughout the growing season before transforming into a spectacular display of bright gold in autumn. As a male selection, Grindstone produces no messy fruit, making it ideal for residential landscapes and urban gardens. Extremely hardy and adaptable, ginkgo trees are known for their resilience, longevity, and resistance to pests and pollution. These healthy ungrafted plants are shipped approximately 15 inches tall in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Grindstone Columnar Ginkgo
✔️ Approximately 15 inches tall
✔️ 1 gallon pot plant
✔️ Male fruitless upright ginkgo tree
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Grindstone Columnar Ginkgo
Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba ‘Grindstone’
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: 1-year-old ungrafted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; highly adaptable
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 25 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained
💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for strongest growth and brightest golden fall foliage. Minimal pruning is needed to maintain its naturally narrow columnar form.