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
