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Princeton Sentry Ginkgo
They prefer moist, sandy, well-drained soils. This pest free, dense, fat columnar tree is a great street tree where there is limited overhead space. No smelly fruits with this Gingko cultivar. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils and compacted soils. Use this tree for large and small lawns, buffer strips or median plantings and as a street tree. Ginkgo are not native to North America, rather they are indigenous to China, Japan, and Korea, where they may still exist in remote mountainous parts. Today the tree is often planted in cities because of its remarkable resistance to urban smog and to insect pests. The fall color is brilliant yellow. The Princeton Sentry Ginkgo, 'Ginkgo biloba "Princeton Sentry", is a male cultivar (which are "fruitless"). Also tolerant of saline conditions, air pollution and heat. Adapts well to most urban environments. ... more information
Texas Red Oak They are moderately fast growing for a hard wood tree. The Texas Red Oak, 'Quercus buckleyi' is also known as Spanish Oak, Spotted Oak, Red Oak, and Rock Oak. The bark is thick with scaly ridges separated by deep, dark fissures. The Texas red oak may also be found as a multi-trunked specimen in the wild. This medium sized tree may achieve a height of 30 feet or more and an equal spread. The Texas Red Oak develops a rather typical shape and form for the species, with a dense rounded canopy. |
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