Trees
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Maidenhair Tree)
Ginkgo biloba
Also known as Ginkgo 'Princeton Sentry'
Size
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About This Plant
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Maidenhair Tree) is a Maidenhair Tree, a China (sole survivor of an ancient lineage) ornamental cultivar 'Princeton Sentry'.
Living fossil; sole survivor of an ancient gymnosperm lineage. Distinctive fan-shaped leaves turn brilliant gold in fall, often dropping all at once. Long-lived (1000+ yr). Choose MALE cultivars only; female trees produce smelly fruit. Excellent urban tree (pollution + drought + cold tolerant).
Plant in full sun, in adaptable; well-drained; tolerates urban conditions soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 9. Long-lived. Generally deer-resistant once established.
If you'd like a Pacific Northwest native tree with similar grace, consider Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood), Acer circinatum (Vine Maple), Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone), or Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon). These provide bird food, pollinator support, and Indigenous food heritage in your landscape.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Ginkgo biloba
- Common name
- Ginkgo 'Princeton Sentry'
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 40-50 ft tall × 25-35 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Bloom time
- Inconspicuous
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Foliage color
- Gold-chartreuse
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: None documented
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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