A rare tree. occasionally grown in gardens. Although its very distinctive leaves and “spikey” but slender overall appearance make it easy to spot.

Leaves are used by some people to make tea

Ginkgos are large trees, normally reaching a height of 20–35 m (66–115 ft),[15] with some specimens in China being over 50 m (165 ft). The tree has an angular crown and long, somewhat erratic branches, and is usually deep rooted and resistant to wind and snow damage. Young trees are often tall and slender, and sparsely branched; the crown becomes broader as the tree ages. A combination of resistance to disease, insect-resistant wood, and the ability to form aerial roots and sprouts makes ginkgos durable, with some specimens claimed to be more than 2,500 years old

Ginkgo biloba is dioecious, with separate sexes, some trees being female and others being male

The female tree produces