Ginkgo Mariken patio trees, also known as the Maidenhair Tree, are deciduous conifers, native to China, with attractive, deep green, fan-shaped leaves which are densely packed and turn golden yellow in autumn. The foliage is highly attractive, with a ruffled look and perfect for adding texture to any areas of the garden or patio. Whilst flowers can sometimes bloom on this plant, the eye-catching foliage is the real focal point. Add these trees to mixed beds or borders or grow in containers and they’ll add some leafy texture. The smaller size and slow growth rate make them especially great for small gardens and patios. Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. Ginkgo Mariken plants are small, deciduous patio trees with densely packed, fan-shaped, dark green leaves which turn golden yellow in autumn. Although small flowers can sometimes bloom on this tree, the stunning foliage is the star of the show. These garden plants of most soil types, and will thrive best in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny but sheltered position, away from harsh winds. Although they do not grow very tall, reaching an ultimate height of around just 0.5-1 metre, they can grow to an impressive spread of around 2-2.5 metres. The Ginkgo Mariken patio tree is a very slow growing shrub, growing only a few centimetres per year, and so it is also fairly low maintenance. Pruning can be done in late spring to maintain the size and shape and tame any unruly branches. These garden plants are perfect for adding some unique foliage and texture to the garden. They look great in mixed borders but are also excellent for growing in a plant pot or patio container.