Botanical profile

Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'

Latin name
Ginkgo biloba Troll
Common name
Dwarf Ginkgo 'Troll'
Type
Grafted tree
Family
Ginkgoaceae

Ginkgo biloba ‘Troll’, also known as dwarf ginkgo 'Troll', is a compact and rounded selection, cultivated for its very slow growth and naturally dense habit. Its fan-shaped foliage, typical of ginkgo, emerges soft green in spring, becomes bright green in summer, then brilliant golden yellow in autumn, bringing color and texture to small spaces. Grafted on a standard or grown as a low shrub, ‘Troll’ is perfect for terraces, rock gardens, patios, or container growing, where its regular rounded shape provides a sober and original architectural accent. Very hardy and easy to care for, it tolerates urban conditions, poor soils, and drought, making it an excellent choice for minimalist or contemporary landscapes in Quebec.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, very tolerant once established
Fertilization
Not very demanding, adapts to poor soils
Soil type
Well-drained, even poor or compacted
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Not significant (male form)
Fruiting
Small dried fruits, often absent.
Foliage color
Light green → golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Slow
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.