All over the world there exists a tree. This tree is praised as one of the most beautiful throughout the world, and during the autumn season, people flock to parks dedicated entirely to this tree. Rivaled only by the Cherry Blossom in beauty, this tree shows it’s greatest of colors in the season of autumn: the color of gold.
Imagine for a moment, thousands of spiraling leaves crashing onto the cold soil of November. Then, in no less then an hour, all of the trees around you have become bare. The ground being covered by so many of these leaves, that you can no longer see the ground. This is why the famous Gingko tree has heralded the name ‘Golden Carpet’ during the autumn season.
The Gingko tree (ăăăȘă or Ginnan) is the name of this tree. Existing since the age of dinosaurs, this tree has survived over 200 millions of years and still strives today. These trees can grow to heights of over 100 feet tall, towering over the excited populous below before it unleashes its golden curtain of fan shaped leaves.
As you can imagine, this is quite popular for foreign visitors in Japan, China, and Korea. As well as being a place for couples and fond family memories throughout the Asian world. Some websites, as well as small community groups, dedicate a few days every year just to show up on time and witness the golden carpet.
Certainly a sight to behold, the Gingko tree is a wondrous ancient gift from the world. A beautiful, elegant tree that sheds all of its leaves in no more then one to two hours! As if holding it’s breath for an entire year, and unleashing it in a beautiful display for all to see. Considered the oldest tree in the world, it holds a unique and interesting trait: The Gingko tree does not grow in the wild!
The Gingko tree is looked after and respected by caretakers, and it is only by their love and admiration that this tree continues to strive today. Though don’t think little of this tree, for it has withstood millions of years of abuse. They adapt quickly in all forms of environments, and even survived the atomic blasts in Hiroshima.
Certainly a beautiful tree that demands respect for both it’s age and it’s beauty, the Gingko tree is something to cherish, so be sure to give it your respect should you find such an artifact!
