{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba-roswitha","title":"Ginkgo biloba 'Roswitha'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGinkgo biloba 'Roswitha'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eGinkgo biloba 'Roswitha' is a striking variegated ginkgo cultivar that transforms the already iconic fan-shaped leaf of the living fossil into something extraordinary. Named after the 10th-century German poet and playwright Hrosvitha of Gandersheim, 'Roswitha' carries the elegance of its namesake — each leaf splashed and streaked with creamy yellow variegation against a rich green base, creating a luminous, almost painted appearance. A true collector's cultivar and one of the most distinctive ornamental trees available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Form \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Roswitha' is a slow-growing, upright deciduous tree with a refined and graceful presence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright, broadly conical habit that becomes more open and architectural with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlower growth rate than the species — ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and long-term bonsai development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant bare branching in winter reveals beautiful angular structure after leaf drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrafted in Canada, ensuring cultivar authenticity and vigorous establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Seasonal Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Roswitha' delivers a spectacular and ever-changing seasonal display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy yellow and green variegated foliage — each leaf uniquely patterned with streaks, splashes, and margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariegation is most vivid in spring and early summer, softening slightly through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant golden-yellow fall colour as the green portions transform to match the cream, creating a uniform gold display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous — bare branches in winter reveal graceful, angular ginkgo structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eIdeal for Bonsai \u0026amp; Garden Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eGinkgo biloba is a long-treasured bonsai subject, and 'Roswitha' brings an additional layer of visual drama with its variegated foliage — making it one of the most eye-catching bonsai specimens possible. In the garden, it excels as a focal point specimen, a patio container tree, or a standout addition to a Japanese-inspired landscape where its painted foliage commands attention from spring through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose 'Roswitha'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning variegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy yellow and green leaves are unique among ginkgo cultivars — no two leaves are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving fossil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginkgo biloba has survived unchanged for over 200 million years — one of nature's most remarkable trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant fall colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow autumn transformation is vivid and reliable, even on variegated foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–9 — thrives across the full range of Canadian climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted in Canada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivar-true grafted stock, acclimatized and ready to perform in Canadian conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThis listing is for a grafted specimen in a 1 Gallon nursery pot. Measurements are approximate and will vary by individual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .plant-specs-table thead {\n    display: none;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table tr {\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 10px 12px;\n    border: none !important;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd !important;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td:before {\n    content: attr(data-label);\n    font-weight: bold;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n    color: #98a869;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\" class=\"plant-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #98a869; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eGinkgo biloba 'Roswitha'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e1 Gallon nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e24–30 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrunk Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e½–¾ inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e3–9 (Canadian zones 3a–9b)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eFull sun to part shade (variegation most vivid in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eDeciduous tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eCreamy yellow variegated foliage, brilliant golden fall colour, grafted cultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eGrafted in Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Photos are representative of this cultivar and size range. The exact plant you receive may vary slightly in form. Variegation pattern and intensity will vary by individual plant and growing conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 30px 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown in Canada, for Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e All our ginkgo stock is grafted and cultivated at our Canadian nursery, ensuring cultivar authenticity and plants that are fully acclimatized to Canadian growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin: 30px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Island Ornamentals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50640844914927,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/ginkgo-biloba-roswitha-full-plant-1-gallon.png?v=1788042499","url":"https:\/\/islandornamental.ca\/products\/ginkgo-biloba-roswitha","provider":"Island Ornamentals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}