From a seed in China to the ‘backdrop for countless love stories’: a ginkgo’s 167-year journey to Victorian tree of the year
THE GUARDIAN · LONDON — National trust of Victoria award celebrates much-loved arboreal icons while calling for protection of green spaces Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For more than 160 years, a humble ginkgo tree raised from seed in Geelong’s botanic…
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- 28 October 2026 · 05:32 UTC
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