Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Gold' Ginkgo Tree
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Ginkgo biloba ‘Princeton Gold’ is a handsome, upright ginkgo prized for its narrow form, vigorous growth, and spectacular golden fall color. Introduced by Princeton Nursery in the 1960s, this dependable cultivar develops a strong central leader and symmetrical branching, making it an outstanding shade tree for landscapes where space is limited. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves emerge bright green in spring, remain fresh and attractive throughout summer, and transform into a brilliant display of glowing golden yellow in autumn before dropping almost simultaneously to create a stunning carpet of color below.
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
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Growth Habit: Upright, narrow, and pyramidal
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15-Year Size: Approximately 25 ft tall and 10 ft wide
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
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Spring & Summer Foliage: Bright green, fan-shaped leaves
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Fall Color: Brilliant golden yellow
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Origin: Introduced by Princeton Nursery in the 1960s
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Light: Full sun
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Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils
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Best Uses: Street tree, shade tree, specimen planting, parks, and larger landscapes
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Best Feature: Narrow upright habit combined with exceptional golden fall color
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Garden Interest: Provides elegant structure throughout the year and one of the most spectacular autumn displays of any deciduous tree
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Why You'll Love It: ‘Princeton Gold’ offers the timeless beauty, longevity, and durability of a classic ginkgo in a refined, upright form that fits beautifully into modern landscapes while delivering unforgettable fall color.
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Below is the fall color of a Ginkgo tree:
