The oldest tree in Nanjing

is over p>18 years old

In the future, when you travel to Shiqiu, Lishui, Nanjing, don't forget to visit a local "strange" tree-this ginkgo tree grows in Shangfang Village, Shiqiu Town, Lishui County. Judging from the existing historical data, it has a history of more than 1,8 years, which is called the King of Ginkgo biloba and the oldest tree found in Nanjing at present. The reason why we say "half a tree" is because we have experienced many vicissitudes and suffered from lightning strikes, fires and other unexpected trouble, and only half a tree is left; The reason why it is "strange" is that it looks like a dead tree, but in fact it is extremely vigorous, and there are two descendants trees over 12 years old.

Longest-lived Trees

Pine and Ginkgo biloba

In the investigation of Nanjing Garden Department over the years, the reporter found that the longest-lived trees are mostly pine, cypress and ginkgo biloba:

■ Ginkgo biloba in Shangfang Village, Lishui, Nanjing, is 18 years old;

■ Three giant ginkgo trees in Jiangji Huiji Temple are over 147 years old;

■ The "Six Dynasties Pine" (Sabina chinensis) in Mei 'an of Southeast University is said to have been planted in the Six Dynasties;

■ Boxwood, pomegranate and osmanthus trees in Huashan Temple in Gaochun are 8 years old;

■ In Yaxi Middle School, Yaxi Town, Gaochun County, there is a 6-year-old ancient ginkgo tree.