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Ginkgo biloba 'Chi-Chi'

Chi-Chi ginkgo

Chi-Chi ginkgo. Photo: MDBolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Chi-Chi gives the familiar fan-shaped ginkgo leaf a compact, densely branched setting. Green spring and summer foliage turns vivid golden yellow in autumn, while the irregular branching remains visible after leaf fall. This male selection is grown for its restrained outline, though published nursery size estimates vary considerably.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: About 8 ft at 10 years; eventual size varies by source and training · Width: About 8 ft at 10 years
Water: Regular water while establishing; deep watering during extended dry spells
Hardiness: USDA 3–8

Sizes & prices

#7Dwarf Ginkgo that is highly sought after$189.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental specimen
Major issues: Usually few serious pest or disease problems; protect young bark from physical damage.
Form: Compact, densely branched
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; source and conditions vary
Fruit / litter: Male selection; no fleshy seed crop expected. Leaves fall in autumn.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Parent-species guidance: Some browsing resistance; not deer-proof. Protect young plants.
Drought: Parent-species guidance: Tolerates some drought after establishment; water during prolonged dry spells.
Wet soil: Parent-species guidance: Avoid waterlogged or poorly drained soil.
Heat: Supplier reports tolerance
Urban conditions: Supplier reports pollution tolerance

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Keep in mind: Published landscape sizes vary widely; confirm the supplied selection and local size expectation before placing near structures.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Green to golden yellow; deciduous
Seed: Male selection

Growing & care

Pruning: Prune sparingly to establish a sound framework; retain the dwarf or columnar cultivar's natural habit.
Soil: Moist, well-drained; brief dry periods tolerated; occasional wetness tolerated

Sources & photo credits

Photo: MDBolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Chi-Chi ginkgo. Photo: MDBolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.