Princeton Sentry™ Gingko 

(Gingko biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’)

The Princeton Sentry™ Gingko has an upright, conical growth habit, making it a good choice for smaller sites. Its fan-shaped leaves turn a striking gold color in the fall. Gingkos are tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and grow well in an urban environment. They form excellent structure and are unlikely to need extensive pruning, especially when young.

Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Mature Height: 35-45’

Mature Spread: 25’

Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained, sandy soil; tolerates dry and wet soil

Soil pH: Tolerates alkaline and acidic soils

Fruit: Nurseries deliberately only sell male trees as female trees produce abundant fruit that has a noxious odor when crushed