Botanical profile

Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

Latin name
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'
Common name
Maidenhair Tree ‘Princeton Sentry’
Type
TREE
Family
Ginkgoaceae

Ginkgo biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’ is an ornamental tree with a very narrow and columnar habit, perfect for visually structuring pathways, small gardens, or urban areas where space is limited. Like all ginkgos, it is commonly known as the maidenhair tree due to its spectacular golden-yellow autumn foliage, which brightens the landscape in the fall. Its bright green foliage in season develops a slender and vertical silhouette, ideal for adding height without encroaching on width. Very hardy, this selected male variety does not produce malodorous fruit. It tolerates a wide variety of well-drained soils and thrives without particular requirements in full sun or partial shade. Ginkgo ‘Princeton Sentry’ is an elegant and durable solution for restricted spaces seeking a tree with unique, colorful, and easy-to-maintain foliage.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to tolerant
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring (discreet)
Flower color
Insignificant (inconspicuous flowers)
Fruiting
Fruitless (selected male variety)
Foliage color
Bright green ? golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Columnar / Upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
15 m (50 ft)
Width
20 ft (6 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.