Trees

Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken'

Mariken dwarf ginkgo

Mariken dwarf ginkgo at Royal Botanical Gardens, Ontario; photograph, not current inventory.

Mariken forms a compact, flattened globe of foliage, often displayed on a grafted trunk. Large green fan-shaped leaves turn yellow in autumn, and branches may begin to droop slightly with age. The height of a tree-form specimen depends strongly on its graft position rather than the cultivar's canopy alone.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: Depends on graft height; supplier lists up to 3 m overall · Width: 1–1.5 m supplier estimate
Water: Average; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 5a minimum

Sizes & prices

#3Dwarf Mariken Ginkgo$149.99
B&B 3'Call for price

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: Small-garden specimen; container
Form: Compact flattened globe; height depends on graft
Major issues: Usually few serious pest or disease problems; protect young bark from physical damage.
Growth rate: Slow
Fruit / litter: Male clone; does not form the messy fleshy seed crop of female ginkgos.

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: Parent-species guidance: Heat tolerant with suitable soil moisture.

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

Keep in mind: Overall height depends on graft height and training; confirm the form of the actual nursery plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Green to yellow; deciduous
Seed: Male selection

Growing & care

Site: Adaptable to soil texture and pH; avoid waterlogged ground.
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

Van den Berk Nurseries

NC State Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

Van den Berk Nurseries

kb.jniplants.com

Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking · CC BY-SA 2.0

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