Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' is notable for its regular, flattened spherical crown and compact habit. Because of its crown shape, this cultivar needs to be grafted onto a (high) trunk. The final height therefore depends on the graft height. Later in life, the branches start to droop slightly. The young twigs are quite thick, which enhances the compact look of 'Mariken'. The leaves are relatively large and have the same fan shape characteristic of Ginkgo. In autumn, the green leaves turn yellow. Fine cultivar for more small-scale use in gardens and squares or in avenues of shopping centres, city squares, etc. 'Mariken' was found in the Kronenburgenpark in Nijmegen as a witches' broom by P. Theunissen from Beesel. P. Vergeldt from Lottum subsequently named and introduced the plant. The cultivar was named after Mariken van Nieumeghen (Nijmegen), protagonist in a 16th century miracle play set (partly) in Nijmegen.
Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' can eventually reach a height of max 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' is gyorsan növő and can eventually reach a height of max 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' turn sárga in autumn.
The right time to plant Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.