Ginkgo gold

As you can see I am still peering up into trees. One of the local streets has ginkgo trees planted along the verges. At this time of year their golden leaves look wonderful against the sky.

Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is native to China. It has no living relatives and is regarded as a living fossil, being recognisably similar to fossils dating back 270 million years. It has uses in traditional medicine and as a source of food. (Ref: Wikipedia )