The Ginko trees have turned yellow, and every year I love to post them!
They
are living fossils, having survived the Jurassic period. They have existed unchanged
for 270 million years. This makes it the oldest tree on earth, a living
link to the dinosaurs.
There is one in China that is 3,500 years old.
You can tell a Ginko because it's leaves are shaped like little fans.
Many of their fossils are about 270 million years old!
“A
childhood is what anyone wants to remember of it. It leaves behind no
fossils, except perhaps in fiction.” ~Carol Shields
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Wishing you a Halloween full of magical moments, sweet surprises, and a little harmless fright. May laughter light up your night!
Asep Haryono
Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan – INDONESIA
Dear Ginny, your photos are magnificent with beautiful yellow 💛 hues. And your header is stunning.
Wow! I didn't know that. They are impressive for even more than their beauty.
Sam planted one in our front yard this past Spring...These trees are so very pretty in the Fall with all of their bright yellow leaves. Can't wait for mine to show off.
Wow, they're so pretty. What a cheery yellow color they are. They sure put on a nice show in the fall
I don't think we have those trees here. They really look magnificent!
I've always loved ginko trees, Ginny! Where I grew up, we had a gorgeous one in our yard that always turned the most brilliant yellow in the fall. I miss it!
I love them... thank you for sharing them Ginny!!
Thanks for posting this - it was my mom's favorite tree and seeing this reminds me of her.
What beautiful trees! Thanks for sharing. The leaves don't change that color where I'm from. It's nice to see them.
OMG. Stunning yellow! Just a delight. Happy Halloween and boogie boogie to you!
I've always liked the little fan leaves!!!
Gorge-JUS!
That's amazing and great information! It is a beautiful and unusual tree. The only one I have seen on full display is in Williamsburg on the main road behind a brick wall of one of the historical buildings. It's gorgeous at any time of the year.
That is amazing that the Ginko tree has been around for that long. The fossils are interesting. And their fan-shaped leaves are unique. This tree is really beautiful, and you got some good pictures of it. They are so Autumn looking.
~Sheri
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