Ginkgo
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Ginkgo
Ginkgo
The Ginkgo tree is one of the oldest trees in the world! It has unique fan-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow in the fall.
Habitat: City streets and parks
Appearance
The Ginkgo has iconic fan-shaped leaves that are bright green, turning a brilliant golden yellow in autumn. Its bark is typically grayish-brown, deeply furrowed with age. Female trees produce distinctive, foul-smelling, yellowish-orange, plum-like seeds.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassGinkgoopsidaOrderGinkgoalesFamilyGinkgoaceaeGenusGinkgo
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Amazingly, some Ginkgo trees even survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima!
Every individual Ginkgo tree is either a boy or a girl, never both!
Female Ginkgo trees grow seeds that famously smell like rotten butter!
Its fan-shaped leaves are unlike any other living tree on Earth!
Special abilities
Ability
Ancient Resilience
Ginkgo has an incredible ability to survive, unchanged, for millions of years, earning it the name 'living fossil'.
Ability
Pollution Purifier
Ginkgo can tolerate high levels of air pollution, which helps it thrive even in busy cities.
Ability
Pest Protector
Ginkgo has natural defenses that make it highly resistant to most insect pests and diseases, keeping it healthy.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-35 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-20 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 100-400 cm
- Lifespan
- 1000-3000 years
- Fruit Type
- Fleshy seed
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
eats
Eastern gray squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
eats the fleshy seeds
shelters
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
nests in branches
eats
Turkey Tail fungus
Trametes versicolor
decomposes fallen wood
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Ginkgo BilobaMaidenhair Tree
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Ginkgo?
20-35 m
How wide does Ginkgo spread?
10-20 m
Is Ginkgo edible?
Yes
How big is Ginkgo?
100-400 cm
How long does Ginkgo live?
1000-3000 years
Where is Ginkgo usually found?
City streets and parks
What kind of fruit does Ginkgo produce?
Fleshy seed
How fast does Ginkgo grow?
Medium
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