Gingko Tree old_product_id_9791 noticeable color scheme Green White noticeable color scheme young pawpaws grow in the dappled shade of the understory In ancient China‚ it was treasured both for beauty and for its medicinal properties․ The leaves and seeds were used as customary drugs for health and vigor․ For these reasons‚ the ginkgo is a symbol of peace‚ hope and survival‚ particularly in Japan‚ where some trees survived the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima․ Today‚ the ginkgo symbolizes the ability of nature to survive and has become‚ in much of the world‚ a popular landscaping and ornamental tree․ This importance has led to the planting‚ growth‚ and appreciation of ginkgo trees as beautiful and meaningful parts of the surrounding landscape․ biloba is the scientific name of the tree․ Fortunately‚ this tree is one of the oldest living tree species on earth: ginkgoes have been around for more than 200 million years․ Another great thing about ginkgoes is that their fan shaped leaves turn bright yellow in the fall‚ offering a nice contrast to the green of other types of trees․ The ability of the ginkgo to withstand disease and other stress makes it a popular choice of tree for planting in streets and in gardens․ As cities are built outwards‚ the ginkgo is a tree of choice for many situations‚ not only for its hardiness in polluted environments and its suitability for difficult conditions‚ but also for its associations with history and beauty․