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In the Malatesta botanical garden at Villa Miralfiore<\/strong> stands a fascinating Ginkgo biloba<\/strong><\/em>, known for its fan-shaped leaves that turn a brilliant golden yellow in autumn.<\/p>\n

Originally from China and introduced to Europe in the 18th century, the Ginkgo is valued for its beauty and extraordinary resilience. Known as a living fossil, this tree symbolizes strength and longevity.<\/p>\n","fulltext":"

The lower terrace of the gardens at Villa Miralfiore<\/strong>, known as Malatesta, is home to several large trees, including a fascinating Ginkgo biloba<\/strong><\/em> specimen, also called the Fan Tree or Venus hair Tree. This tree is easy to recognize due to its unique fan-shaped leaves, which are a bright green in spring and summer, turning into a vivid golden yellow in autumn, creating a stunning visual effect. The Ginkgo is one of the oldest tree species in the world\u2014a true living fossil\u2014with a history dating back over 200 million years.<\/p>\n

Originally from China, Ginkgo biloba<\/strong><\/em> was introduced to Europe in the 18th century and has been admired ever since for its ornamental beauty and remarkable resistance to pollution, making it a popular choice for parks, historic gardens, and urban avenues. The Ginkgo can grow to heights of 30-40 meters, with a straight, sturdy trunk and a broad, airy crown that gives it an elegant appearance.<\/p>\n

Ginkgo trees are dioecious, meaning there are male and female trees. Female trees, like the one at Villa Miralfiore, produce seeds enclosed in a fleshy structure that emits a strong and distinct smell when it falls to the ground. The Ginkgo’s leaves are well-known for their medicinal properties; in traditional Chinese medicine, they are used to improve circulation and memory.
\nBeyond its aesthetic and historical value, Ginkgo biloba<\/strong><\/em> also plays an important ecological role. Its canopy provides shelter for various bird species, and its longevity and resistance to diseases make it a symbol of strength and perseverance. In many cultures, the Ginkgo is considered a sacred tree, representing resilience, peace, and longevity.<\/p>\n","audio":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9_Ginkgo-Biloba-1.mp3","video":false,"details":[{"dettaglio":{"immagine":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ginkgobiloba_frutti.webp","descrizione":"There are male and female ginkgo trees. Female ginkgo trees produce seeds covered in a yellow, plum-like flesh that ripens in the fall. When they fall to the ground, they give off a really bad smell."}},{"dettaglio":{"immagine":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/foglie-ginkgo.webp","descrizione":"Even though the ginkgo has broad leaves like deciduous trees, such as the linden, it belongs to the Gymnosperms (plants that produce seeds not protected by an ovary). This makes it more closely related to conifers, like pines and firs. In the fall, its leaves turn golden yellow and then drop to the ground."}}],"english":"","italian":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/poi\/2001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/poi"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/poi"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villamiralfiore.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria?post=2001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}