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Identification & Silvics of Ginkgo

Reference Type
University Outreach Publication

Looking closely at Ginkgo biloba reveals many interesting and unique features of this eldest of trees. Ginkgo has reproductive features which are advancements on relatives called cycads, the cone bearing, fern or palm-like gymnosperms. Ginkgo shares many primitive structural traits of other relatives like conifers. Ginkgo lies between the cycads and conifers in genetically adjusting and dealing with the world containing mainly highly advanced plants and a host of pests.

For additional information regarding ginkgo taxonomy and natural history, see Ginkgo: Eldest Tree Survivor.

(FOR03-19) September 2003

Authors
Kim D. Coder
Date Published
2003
Publisher
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
Publisher Location
Athens, GA
Pages
8
Sub-Topics
Growth, Identification, Landscape Design, Nursery, Selection (tree), Selection (tree), Silvics, Silviculture, Species Selection, Stress & Stressors
State(s)/Region(s)
National
Keywords
Ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo cultivars, Ginkgo silvics
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