Maidenhair Tree

Maidenhair Tree

• Common Name: Maidenhair Tree

• Biological Name: Ginkgo biloba

• Origins / Native Range: China – the last surviving member of an ancient group of trees dating back over 200 million years.

• Interesting Facts:
  • Often called a “living fossil” because it has no close living relatives.
  • Distinctive fan-shaped leaves, which turn a brilliant yellow in autumn.
  • Seeds and leaves have long been used in traditional medicine.
  • Extremely resilient to pollution, disease, and even survived the Hiroshima blast zone.

• Conservation Status: Wild populations in China are considered Endangered, but it is one of the most widely planted ornamental trees in the world.