Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Gold' Ginkgo Tree

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.

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Growth Habit: Upright, narrow, and pyramidal

• 15-Year Size: Approximately 25 ft tall and 10 ft wide

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Spring & Summer Foliage: Bright green, fan-shaped leaves

• Fall Color: Brilliant golden yellow

• Origin: Introduced by Princeton Nursery in the 1960s

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils

• Best Uses: Street tree, shade tree, specimen planting, parks, and larger landscapes

• Best Feature: Narrow upright habit combined with exceptional golden fall color

• Garden Interest: Provides elegant structure throughout the year and one of the most spectacular autumn displays of any deciduous tree

• 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.