Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo or the maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest living tree species in the world, often considered a living fossil with a lineage stretching back over 200 million years. Famous for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves that turn a brilliant golden yellow in autumn, this resilient tree is remarkably resistant to pollution, diseases, and insect pests. Ginkgo trees are dioecious, meaning individual trees are either male or female. The female trees produce fleshy, foul-smelling seeds when mature. Widely cultivated in urban landscapes and traditional gardens across the globe, ginkgo holds significant historical and modern value due to its exceptional hardiness and potential health benefits derived from its unique foliage extracts.