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STUDIES OF TEEES 



Range: A native of northern China and introduced 

 into eastern North America. 



Soil and location: The gingko will grow in poor soils. 

 Enemies: Practically free from insects and disease. 



FIG. 45. Leaves of the Gingko Tree. 



Value for planting: It makes a valuable tree for the 

 street where heavy shade is not the object and forms an 

 excellent wide-spreading specimen tree on the lawn. 



Other characters : The fruit consists of a stone covered 



