Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold'

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' (Ginkgo biloba) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide, and needs medium water. Plant male cultivar; slow to establish.

medium water40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wideDeer-resistant

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Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' (Ginkgo biloba) — (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman

Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' (Ginkgo biloba) — mature form — (c) Marco Mussita, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Marco Mussita

Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' (Ginkgo biloba) — foliage — (c) Wang.QG, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Wang.QG

Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' (Ginkgo biloba) — bloom — (c) Summit Metro Parks, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Recommended for Most Sites
Botanical name: Ginkgo biloba
Variety / cultivar: Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold'
Type: Tree
Mature size: 40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide
Water needs: medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam, sandy
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: moderate
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate

Site factors to consider

Critical: Cold Hardiness
Watch: Transplants
Watch: Leaf Scorch

Frequently asked questions

Is Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' get?: It matures to about 40–70 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide.
How much water does Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' need?: It needs medium water once established.
Is Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold' native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Ginkgo — Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree, 'Princeton Sentry', 'Autumn Gold'

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At a glance

Site factors to consider

Frequently asked questions

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