We suppose you can put all this on Zen Gardener and all-around cool guy/Alamo resident Joe Queirolo, who supplied an absolutely gorgeous photo of an ancient Gingko tree a few days back.
Since then, appreciative admirers of the species have sent in examples of their own – much closer to home and equally colorful.
Reader Candace Hildebrand McCorkell sent in this example:
“North Lafayette Gingko tree, a few hundred years younger than the beauty previously posted, but I do love this tree!”
We’re gardeners around these parts, and admirers of local flora and fauna, sooo…