Ginkgo b. 'Princeton Sentry'

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Ginkgo b. 'Princeton Sentry'

Spec sheet

Hardiness
Hardy to zone 4

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Sizes we grow

Container grown (CG)

  • #2
  • #15
  • 1 in caliper
  • 1.25 in caliper
  • 1.5 in caliper
  • 1.75 in caliper
  • 2 in caliper
  • 2.5 in caliper

About this plant

Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' is an outstanding male cultivar known for its upright, columnar growth habit, making it ideal for space-conscious landscapes. Its fan-shaped, green leaves add unique texture to gardens and turn a brilliant golden-yellow in autumn, offering a stunning seasonal display. As a male form, it avoids the mess of fruit production, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for urban environments and street plantings. Additionally, this tree boasts exceptional resistance to pollution, pests, and diseases, along with remarkable longevity.

- Light: Full sun
- Water need: Moderate, tolerates occasional dry periods
- Growth rate: Slow to moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 40–50 ft tall, 15–20 ft wide
- Habit: Upright, columnar
- Bloom/interest: Bright golden-yellow fall foliage
- Hardiness zone: 4–9
- Soil tolerance: Adaptable; thrives in well-drained soils, tolerates clay and poor soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: Highly tolerant

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