Ginko biloba

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  Dan Henderson

• Nov 24, 2010

At least where I live these trees are somewhat exotic. The only one that I know of is in Frank Lloyd Wright's back yard. I have always thought they were interesting leaves and you captured this one well.

 

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  hpulley

• Nov 24, 2010

Thanks. I didn't think they grew here but my kids found the leaf so I'm a bit perplexed. I shall have to carefully walk the route to school with an eye out for it.

 

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  Thomas Bertilsson

• Nov 24, 2010

They have planted these trees all over Saint Paul, Minnesota. They are hardy trees that easily survives the winter here.

Nice still life.

 

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  hpulley

• Nov 24, 2010

Thanks.

If they'll survive St. Paul then they should do well in southwestern Ontario. Might have to plant one!

 

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  Thomas Bertilsson

• Nov 24, 2010

They are gorgeous trees, for sure.

 

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  Mayfair710

• Nov 24, 2010

i love ginko leaves....we have one in our front yard, planted a couple of years ago..it is a small more ornamental ginko biloba but has the wonderful shaped leaf.

 

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  johnnywalker

• Nov 25, 2010

The maidenhair tree is the sole survivor of a family of trees that flourished millions of years ago. The name Ginkgo is probably derived from a Chinese word for "silver fruit". They're pretty trees, but can get stinky in the fall when their sees burst.