1,400-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree Still Sheds Golden Leaves
Tauheed Ahmad Nawaz
Once a year, this majestic 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree showcases a remarkable transition into fall, and its countless leaves change into a radiant shade of gold. The tree is located within the walls of the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple, in the Zhongnan Mountain region of China. This wonderful autumnal display entices travelers from all over the world. Therefore, as the leaves fall and make a vibrant ocean of gold, tourists leap at the opportunity to capture photographs of the colorful carpet.
The Ginkgo Tree is sometimes referred to as a “living fossil” because, despite all the drastic climate changes, it has remained unchanged for more than 200 million years. Though, in late autumn, the Ginkgo Tree, literally Silver Berry in Chinese, sheds its leaves. Throngs of tourists will gather in the ancient Buddhist temple to have high regard for the wonderful views of the old Gingko Tree in its finest glory before winter.
Hence, it is thought to have been planted for “Emperor Li Shimin,” the founding father of the Tang Dynasty (618–907). This well-known tree draws people’s attention from all over China. The Ginkgo Tree is also famous as a maidenhair tree, actually an ancient species that is native to China. Moreover, with the magical yellow color that it adopts in the fall, this specific species of tree is also brilliantly useful.
The Ginkgo Tree serves as a source of food and is equipped with numerous medical benefits that are known in traditional Eastern medicine. This predominantly impressive millennia-old Gingko tree is definitely popular, but as a species, this tree is also widely respected for its wealth of benefits and ancient ties to the region.
Once a year, this majestic 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree showcases a remarkable transition into fall, and its countless leaves change into a radiant shade of gold.
