Princeton Sentry Maidenhair Tree

About this plant

The Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' is a truly remarkable specimen, offering a unique architectural element to any landscape. This male cultivar is completely fruitless, eliminating the messy fruit associated with female ginkgo trees, making it an ideal choice for urban settings and patios. Its most striking feature is its distinctly columnar habit, which matures into a stately, narrow oval. The fan-shaped leaves, reminiscent of maidenhair ferns, emerge a fresh green in spring and transform into a breathtaking, uniform golden yellow in autumn, holding their color for an extended period. As a living fossil, the ginkgo is incredibly resilient and adaptable, tolerant of a wide range of challenging conditions including urban pollution, compacted soil, and salt. 'Princeton Sentry' is a superb choice for creating vertical interest, lining avenues, or as a magnificent focal point.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in a variety of soils, though it prefers well-drained conditions. Once established, it is remarkably drought tolerant. Minimal pruning is required, primarily to maintain its desired shape or to remove any errant branches. Generally pest and disease free.