This deciduous tree is a living fossil also called the maidenhair tree. Though the trees once grew wild in North America, ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Ginkgo biloba trees that first sprouted as the Black Death ravaged Europe in the 1300s—and are still thriving—appear to have immune systems just ...

A giant ginkgo biloba has reached peak color in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture. The tree, which has been designated as a national Natural Monument, is said to be more than 1,000 years old.

is an herbal supplement extracted from ginkgo biloba tree leaves. Often used in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is believed to help improve memory, brain function, and blood flow.

Richard Dixon, a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of North Texas' College of Science, and an international team of scientists have found that Ginkgo biloba trees aren't programmed to ...