{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba-jade-butterflies-broad-upright-ginkgo-tree-compact-male-ginkgo-6-container-plant","title":"Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterflies’ – Compact Male Ginkgo Tree in 6\" Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos, grown in a 6-inch container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Jade Butterflies Ginkgo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterflies’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young established tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 10 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: Approximately 8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Broad upright vase-shaped tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate (6–8 inches annually)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage Color: Rich jade-green fan-shaped leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall Color: Brilliant golden yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Features: Compact male non-fruiting selection with butterfly-like foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and courtyard gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental focal point tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio and container gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector and specialty landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-season interest plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the brightest fall color and strongest growth. Ginkgo trees are highly adaptable, pollution tolerant, and exceptionally long-lived once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499604242564,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_37_fa06d391-45c4-4901-8234-ce5b84ddba24.jpg?v=1783660321","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/ginkgo-biloba-jade-butterflies-broad-upright-ginkgo-tree-compact-male-ginkgo-6-container-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}