Ginkgo biloba 'Troll' Dwarf Ginkgo Tree
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Ginkgo biloba 'Troll', commonly known as Dwarf Ginkgo, is a superb miniature selection prized for its dense, compact growth habit and spectacular golden-yellow fall color. This rare dwarf was discovered as a witches' broom in Krefeld, Germany, by Mr. Johann Wieting and later introduced by Maarten and Jo Bömer. Reaching only about 4 ft tall and 3 ft wide in 10 years, 'Troll' is exceptionally versatile for containers, conifer beds, rock gardens, fairy gardens, and today's smaller landscapes.
- Growth Habit: Dense, compact, and dwarf
- 10-Year Size: Approximately 4 ft tall and 3 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Foliage: Distinctive fan-shaped green ginkgo leaves
- Fall Color: Spectacular golden yellow
- Origin: Found as a witches' broom in Krefeld, Germany; introduced by Maarten and Jo Bömer
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Zones 3–9
- Best Uses: Containers, conifer beds, fairy gardens, rock gardens, small landscapes, and collector gardens
- Best Feature: Exceptionally compact size combined with brilliant golden fall color
- Garden Interest: Year-round structure with spectacular autumn color
- Why You'll Love It: 'Troll' offers the character and beauty of a classic ginkgo in a truly miniature form, making it perfect for containers and small-space gardens.
Below is the fall color of a Ginkgo tree:
