‘Snow Cloud’ Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba ‘Snow Cloud’

Other Names: Snow Cloud Maidenhair Tree

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Height at Maturity: 10-12′ or more; 8 to 10 feet in 10 years

Width at Maturity: 6-8′ or more
Spacing: Best as a specimen

Growth Habit / Form: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow; 8-12″ per year

Flower Color: Green

Flowering Period: Spring, this is a non-fruiting male

Flower Type: –

Fragrant Flowers: –

Foliage Color: Dark Jade Green – the darkest of any Ginkgo
Fall Foliage Color: Brilliant Golden-Yellow

Fragrant Foliage: No

Bark Color: Light Gray-Brown

Sun Needs: Part Shade; Morning Sun with Shade or Filtered Sun in the Afternoon; Evening Sun is okay

Water Needs: Average, lower when established

Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.0 – 8.0

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Humidity, Insects, Pollution, Clay Soils

Description

The ‘Snow Cloud’ Ginkgo is a recent introduction that features variegated leaves like no other. In spring, new fan-shaped, lobed leaves emerge a creamy white with a burst of green rays emerging from the base of the leaf. We’ve been growing this one now for several years and have seen no reversion. As the season progresses the leaves develop yellow tones and mature to green with streaks and blotches of the white. Some leaves might remain more white as they were in spring. To prevent the variegated leaves from discoloring, plant this one in morning sun with shade or filtered sun in the afternoon. Evening sun is okay, but avoid direct afternoon sun. Too much shade though and leaves may be more green. As with other Ginkgo, fall brings the brilliant yellow leaf color. We nor anyone else knows what the ultimate size of this one will be. With a growth rate of 6 to 10 inches per year we think it might reach 10 feet in 10 years and ultimately 15 feet or more in height and maybe 8 to 10 feet wide. This would make it a good selection for small to medium size garden spaces and containers.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing slowly to an estimate of around 12 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, the Snow Cloud Ginkgo is ideal for growing in containers or as an accent tree in small garden spaces and home foundation plantings. Also excellent for rock gardens. When planted near a patio or other outdoor living spaces it is sure to be a conversation piece!

Suggested Spacing: Best as a specimen

Growing Preferences

First, to prevent the variegated leaves from discoloring, plant Snow Cloud Ginkgo where it will receive morning sun with shade or filtered sun in the afternoon. Evening sun is okay, but avoid direct afternoon sun. Too much shade though and leaves may be more green.

One of if not the easiest trees to grow, the Ginkgo adapts well to adverse growing conditions in urban areas. It is remarkably free of diseases, is insect resistant, and exceptionally drought tolerant when established. It adapts well to most soil types, even clay, and won’t be bothered by moist or dry soil conditions. Soil pH is of no concern as Ginkgo trees perform well in both acid and alkaline conditions. Avoid pruning other than to remove damaged branches or lower branches to expose more trunk.

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The tree was well-packaged and arrived in excellent condition. The leaves are a mix of beautiful colors. It’s only been ~2 weeks since I received it and I’m thrilled so far!————————————–Thanks for the photos! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Dormant tree arrived at end of Feb. in good condition and well shaped. It even had some leaf buds starting (nursery was in GA). I temporarily burm planted until I permanently plant in April, and I expect it will do well.——————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Tree arrived quickly and in beautiful shape. It was potted and secure in it’s packaging so no branches or leaves were damaged. Having had previous disappointments from other shippers, I was extremely surprised and pleased with the Wilson Bros. Gardens product and service. Excellent. I will definitely buy from them again.———————————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG