Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree)

Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree) is an ancient, decorative tree with the following characteristics:

- **Height**: Typically grows to a height of 20-35 meters but can even reach up to 40 meters in some specimens.
- **Width**: The crown is wide and loose, with a diameter of about 6-12 meters.
- **Foliage**: The leaves are unique and fan-shaped, light green in color, and turn beautiful shades of yellow in autumn. The leaves tend to grow in a clustered manner when the tree is young.
- **Blooming**: The Ginkgo is a dioecious plant, meaning that male and female flowers are found on separate trees. The flowers are not distinctive, and their flowering period is in spring.
- **Fruits**: The fruits of the female trees are small, fruit-like structures that ripen in autumn. When ripe, the fruits emit an unpleasant odor, which many find off-putting.
- **Species Characteristics**: Ginkgo biloba is remarkable for its environmental adaptability and is resistant to air pollution as well as diseases and pests.
- **Uses**: It is extremely popular as an ornamental tree in parks, gardens, and along streets. It is also used in traditional medicine since its leaves and seeds may have healing properties.

The maidenhair tree adapts well to different soil types and urban environments. It thrives in sunny or partially shaded locations, and its care requires relatively low maintenance, as the tree is resilient to drought. Older specimens are popular elements in urban landscapes and natural gardens due to their beautiful, imposing appearance.