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Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba 'PNI 2720'
Pronunciation: GING-ko bi-LOW-buh
SKU #40297
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 25 ft. wide.
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| Description | A fruitless male Ginkgo cultivar that is pest-free. Chartreuse, fan-shaped leaves that flutter in the breeze turn a lovely flaxen yellow in the fall. A handsome landscape specimen with a narrow columnar form. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous pollen-cones in mid-spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Beech (Fagus); Weigela (Weigela); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lilac (Syringa); Dove Tree (Davidia) |
| Care Instructions | Best with slightly sandy, well-drained soil; adapts to most soil types. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | A fruitless male Ginkgo cultivar that is pest-free. Chartreuse, fan-shaped leaves that flutter in the breeze turn a lovely flaxen yellow in the fall. A handsome landscape specimen with a narrow columnar form. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous pollen-cones in mid-spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Flower Color | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Beech (Fagus); Weigela (Weigela); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lilac (Syringa); Dove Tree (Davidia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Best with slightly sandy, well-drained soil; adapts to most soil types. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo produce flowers?
Inconspicuous pollen-cones in mid-spring.
Is Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo evergreen or deciduous?
Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo?
Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo is Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise.
Is Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo grow?
Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo has a Slow growth rate.
What color are Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo flowers?
Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo?
Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo has Chartreuse foliage.
What plants grow well with Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo?
Good companion plants for Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo include: Beech (Fagus); Weigela (Weigela); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lilac (Syringa); Dove Tree (Davidia).
How do I care for Princeton Sentry® Ginkgo?
Best with slightly sandy, well-drained soil; adapts to most soil types. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.