Ginkgo biloba, known as the maidenhair tree, holds a unique place in horticulture as both an ornamental treasure and a botanical marvel. Native to China and often referred to as a “living fossil,” ...

Q. I have read that ginkgo trees can live for hundreds of years. Is this true, and what makes them so unusual? Why are they called “living fossils”? A. Modern ginkgoes belong to a single species of ...

Prehistoric trees like Ginkgo and monkey-puzzles still have close relatives that go back at least to the time of the dinosaurs.

Brighten up autumn skies with the sunny leaves of ginkgoes.

Ginkgo biloba trees shine this time of the year, with their golden fan-shaped foliage. These trees are a popular landscape choice in cities where they resist pollution and environmental stress. They ...