The only species in the Ginkgo family, andalso called the Maidenhair tree, the ginkgo is used extensively for cityplanting. In its native China, the tree is not widespread, and mainly plantedin temple gardens. Leaves are easily identified as being fan-shaped withone or more shallow notches. Throughout southeast Asia the seed kernelhas commercial value. Additional specimens of the impressive Ginkgo, theserepresentatives are classified as female trees, which are easily identifiedby the prominent odour associated with the seed coating. For this reasonmale trees are considered over female trees for planting purposes. (Seealso #37)