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1,200 years old Ginkgo tree still bears fruit in China

1,200 years old Ginkgo tree still bears fruit in China

July 23, 2017
Web Desk

BEIJING: A 1,200 years old Ginkgo tree in China’s southeast province Fujian is still thriving and bearing fruit, it has been observed.

The tree is found in Huajia village of Jiaoyang township. The village is home to two ginkgo bilobate trees that still produce seeds in spite of thousand years of age.

This ginkgo tree has seen many dynasties come and go, and nowadays attracts hundreds of visitors, Xinhua reported.

A child reaches the seeds of Ginkgo tree in Huajia village of Jiaoyang township.
A child reaches the seeds of Ginkgo tree in Huajia village of Jiaoyang township.People admire Ginkgo tree China
People admire Ginkgo tree China's Fujian Province.Tourists trying to link hands around the 1200-year-old Ginkgo tree.
Tourists trying to link hands around the 1200-year-old Ginkgo tree.

Children walk under thousand-year-old ginkgo tree.
Children walk under thousand-year-old ginkgo tree.