Ginkgo biloba (also spelled gingko) has become a popular tree and many people are able to recognize it. Its a living fossil that has been around for millions of years. Dinosaurs roamed the ginkgo forests and its been part of Chinese herbalism for centuries. It is unlike any other tree we grow and it has become the symbol of strength, hope and peace.
Several ginkgo stood near the detonation site of the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima. They not only survived the blast, but they fully recovered and are still standing. It is now regarded as a symbol of endurance and vitality.
Its long history and unusual botanical attributes have contributed to a number of myths about Ginkgo biloba.
