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 THE GINKGO PAGES
are about the tree Ginkgo biloba and all its aspects. 
I created this site because of my fascination and respect for this unique tree, a living fossil, unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. It is the sole living link between the lower and higher plants, a symbol of longevity and is seen as one of the wonders of this world.
Maybe you are fascinated too after reading my site.

Your reactions are welcome,
Cor Kwant
Ginkgo leaf (photo Cor Kwant)

 
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Does it represent One living creature
which has divided itself?
Or are these Two, which have decided,
that they should be as One?
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The name
About the name Ginkgo biloba and its name in many countries.

History

Why a living fossil. Kaempfer and Japan.
Hirase's discovery, the Ginkgo of Hiroshima,  medicinal history, video and more.

Fossils

Classification, evolution, pictures of fossils, video.

The tree

Form, wood, leaves, culture and gender. Also about planting and Ginkgo biloba cultivars. Many videos.

Propagation

Fertilization, dispersal agents and the growing of a Ginkgo from seed. Videos.

Usage

The Ginkgo as a symbol, in art, as ornamental tree, its wood, leaves and seeds, a recipe and its usage as a herbal medicine. Videos.

Bonsai

Care, styles, photo gallery, video, links.

Art

Ginkgo in art & design. Also Art Nouveau.

Where

Where can Ginkgo biloba trees be seen in the world + photos, videos and details. Also the oldest Ginkgo trees in the world.
 
 

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Updates: on Specials-page
© 1999 Cor Kwant
 

Author/photos/videos (unless indicated otherwise) /design/website: Cor Kwant
Copyright information.
 
 
 

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Ginkgo in fall (photo Cor Kwant)
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News - Videos - Photos
Ginkgo topics, what's new + 
updates, videos, photos 

Photo Special

Links

Cor's Ginkgo Photos + videos

FAQ

Further reading
Literature.

Awards
Yale University : This website 
is a most important key resource.
 

BLOG
My Ginkgo blog: 
info, photos, videos and forum 
 

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Ginkgo status Endangered IUCN
 The Ginkgo is listed in the IUCN Red List of Endangered Plants. Although it is cultivated and planted by humans, it is endangered, and at risk for loss of biodiversity because of propagation by cuttings rather than by seed, due to human preference for male trees.