If they ever were to truly create a "Jurassic Park," the Ginkgo tree would have to be planted there for sure. The Ginkgo, as it's also known, is the world's oldest living species of tree, the sole survivor of the Ginkgolaceae family whose fossil records date back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. These trees can live a long time, some over 600 years, so you, your children, and generations to come can enjoy this incredibly beautiful tree.

The leaves of the Ginkgo tree have a unique fan-shape, are green throughout the season, and then suddenly in fall they turn to the brightest yellow you've ever seen on a tree.

Ginkgo trees have an incredible ability to resist insects and pollution, thus making it a fine ornamental tree, suitable for many regions of the city or suburbs as well as the country side. They have also been planted in regions where owners wish to discourage deer from plundering nearby gardens. Although slow growing trees, with regular watering and fertilizing, growth of about 3 feet per year is possible..