Proven Winners? Skinny Fit? Ginkgo Tree - Ginkgo biloba 'Skinny Fit'

Proven Winners® Skinny Fit® Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Skinny Fit')

Looking for a vertical accent that won't dominate your garden? The Skinny Fit® ginkgo is a narrow, columnar tree that delivers impressive visual presence without consuming much ground space. Buy Proven Winners® Skinny Fit® ginkgo online to add this elegant, low-maintenance specimen to your landscape, and enjoy brilliant seasonal color changes year after year.

Landscaping Uses

This tree excels in locations where you need height without width—perfect for narrow planting beds, along property lines for privacy screens, or as a striking focal point in foundation plantings. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for smaller yards, urban gardens, and container displays. Plant it where it receives full sun for best performance and most vibrant fall foliage.

Specifications

Height: 30–40 feet
Width: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Regular; more frequent during establishment and hot, dry periods
Soil: Well-draining, adaptable to most soil types
USDA Zones: 3–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Naturally narrow, columnar shape requires no pruning to maintain its elegant upright form
• Deep green summer foliage transforms into spectacular golden yellow in fall
• Extremely hardy and disease-resistant, thriving with minimal care
• Fits beautifully in tight spaces where traditional shade trees won't work

Planting & Care

Choose a location with at least six hours of direct daily sunlight. Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and slightly deeper, then soak the tree in water before planting. Set the root ball so its top sits about one inch below ground level, backfill with removed soil, and water thoroughly. Water regularly throughout the first season and during hot spells. Once established, this ginkgo thrives on basic soil nutrients and needs no fertilizing, though a spring application of general-purpose fertilizer is optional.