Princeton Sentry Ginkgo 50×20

GINKGO Biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

Price range: $228.00 through $398.00

Available Options

SizePriceQuantity
2 in B&B$228.00
2.5 in B&B$285.00
3 in B&B$341.00
3.5 in B&B$398.00

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We are located at: 3600 Valley View Rd. | Cookeville, Tennessee 38506

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Description

Princeton Sentry Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’): A Narrow Fruitless Columnar Ginkgo

Princeton Sentry is a male selection of the ancient maidenhair tree, introduced by Princeton Nurseries in 1967. It keeps the distinctive fan-shaped leaves and glowing fall color of the species in a tight, upright column that fits where a full-size ginkgo will not.

It reaches about 40–50 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide, matching your listing size of 50×20. Branches stay stiffly upright, forming a slender pyramidal crown that stays narrow with age. The leaves are leathery, two-lobed fans that flutter in the breeze—bright green in summer, then a uniform golden yellow in fall that is spectacular when backlit. They hold for weeks, then drop quickly in a single golden carpet.

Because it is male, it produces no fruit—no foul-smelling, messy seeds like female ginkgos. It is one of the toughest urban trees available: drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, and nearly pest- and disease-free once established. Use it as a street tree, vertical accent, or specimen where you want ginkgo beauty without the mess or the wide spread.

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  • Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’®
  • Common Name: Princeton Sentry® Columnar Ginkgo
  • Plant Type: Deciduous Shade Tree
  • Mature Height: 40-50 feet
  • Mature Width: 15-20 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; adaptable to loam, clay, and sandy soils
  • Drought Tolerance: High, once established
  • Foliage Color: Bright green in summer, brilliant golden-yellow in fall
  • Bark: Light gray and textured, adding winter interest
  • Fruit Production: Male cultivar – does not produce messy fruit
  • Pest/Disease Resistance: Exceptionally resistant to pests, disease, and pollution
  • Uses: Street tree, urban landscapes, small yards, formal gardens
Mature Height
50′
Mature Width
20′
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
No Color Specified
Growing Zone(s)
4-8