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Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

Also Known As

Ginkgo biloba Princeton Sentry®
Princeton Sentry Maidenhair Tree
Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 15"-25'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' plant details

Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: ginkgoaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 25 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, screen, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This upright, columnar form of Ginkgo eventually reaches 40-50' and looks stunning planted along a drive or fence, beautiful soft green two-lobed leaves are a sight to see, especially in autumn when the leaves turn a bright gold and then fall to cover the ground below; a disease and pest free male form from Princeton Nursery. S-M

By: Forestfarm

An narrow, pyramidal selection of the ginkgo tree, this male variety has intense golden fall color and is tolerant of salt, heat and urban conditions.

By: Garden World

This male clone grows to 60 ft. tall but only half as wide. With its strong central leader, its form is more pyramidal than truly columnar. Ginkgo 'Princeton Sentry®'

By: Heritage Seedlings

A narrow columnar form--otherwise normal Ginkgo.

By: Whitman Farms

This tree was developed by Princeton Nurseries to be used as street trees in big cities such as NYC. This "dinosaur" of a tree is so incredibly tolerant of poor soil conditions, drought and air pollution that it will grow and thrive on city streets when not much else will. This is a male selection, as most cultivars are, so no stinky fruit to deal with in the fall. Fast growing, and very very tough.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

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Gardening facts about Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' plant

How to Grow Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant