Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Princeton Sentry Ginkgo, Princeton Sentry Maidenhair Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilyGinkgoaceae
GenusGinkgo
Speciesbiloba
Cultivar'Princeton Sentry'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-21 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-5 - 5
Height12 - 15 m
Spread6 - 9 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionGinkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' is a woody, deciduous coniferous tree with interesting, fan-shaped leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn.
ShapeUpright, narrowly conical.
LandscapeMakes a good street or shade tree. Effective in parks and in commercial areas where it is tolerant of harsh conditions.
CultivationGrow in full sun, in average, moist, well-drained, sandy soil. Tolerant of acidic, alkaline and compacted soils, saline, heat and air pollution.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionFan-shaped, bi-lobed, green turning uniformly golden yellow in autumn.
Flower DescriptionGinkgo trees are dioecious, meaning they are either male or female but never both. This particular cultivar is male and therefore does not produce flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSince it does not produce flowers, there is no fruit.

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