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Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba; in Chinese and Japanese 銀杏, pinyin romanization: yín xìng, Hepburn romanization: ichō or ginnan), also spelled gingko and known as the Maidenhair Tree, is a unique species of tree with no close living relatives. The tree is widely cultivated and introduced, since an early period in human history, and has various uses as a food and traditional medicine.
Ginkgoes are large trees, normally reaching a height of 20–35 m (66–115 feet), with some specimens in China being over 50 m (164 feet). The tree has an angular crown and long, somewhat erratic branches, and is usually deep rooted and resistant to wind and snow damage. Young trees are often tall and slender, and sparsely branched; the crown becomes broader as the tree ages. During autumn, the leaves turn a bright yellow, then fall, sometimes within a short space of time (1–15 days). A combination of resistance to disease, insect-resistant wood and the ability to form aerial roots and sprouts makes ginkgos long-lived, with some specimens claimed to be more than 2,500 years old.
Ginkgo is a relatively shade-intolerant species that (at least in cultivation) grows best in environments that are well-watered and well-drained. The species shows a preference for disturbed sites; in the "semi-wild" stands at Tian Mu Shan, many specimens are found along stream banks, rocky slopes, and cliff edges. Accordingly, Ginkgo retains a prodigious capacity for vegetative growth. It is capable of sprouting from embedded buds near the base of the trunk (lignotubers, or basal chi chi) in response to disturbances, such as soil erosion. Old individuals are also capable of producing aerial roots (chi chi) on the undersides of large branches in response to disturbances such as crown damage; these roots can lead to successful clonal reproduction upon contacting the soil. These strategies are evidently important in the persistence of Ginkgo; in a survey of the "semi-wild" stands remaining in Tian Mu Shan, 40% of the Ginkgo specimens surveyed were multi-stemmed, and few saplings were present.
Went on a hike with Dave (buffdawgus) at the Spenceville Wildlife Area. It was a gorgeous springlike day. Bright, sunny, and the temperature was in the mid-60s. Next week it's suppose to snow. Inconsistent weather we are having this winter. But, I guess that's better than no weather at all.
184: #1 Gabe Dean (Cornell) #7 Timothy Dudley (Nebraska)
2016 NCAA Division 1 National Wrestling Championships from Madison Square Garden, NYC, USA Photos by John Sachs and Austin Bernard for Tech-Fall.com
How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul,
And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one, I will never let you fall...
It's hard to tell, but I'm throwing leaves in the air. :) I absolutely love the feeling of cold, wet earth and leaves beneath my bare feet. It's Fall! :)
This past Friday morning, on my way to MOBOT to try some bokeh panos with my Olympus, I was running a little bit early for the gardens opening. I decided on the way to stop by Forest Park and try to find something to shoot there for a bit. I ended up by the Jewel Box, the parks department really has this area landscaped nicely for the fall. I was graced with good skies and great color for this shot. Every time I take my Olympus out for shooting, it really amazing the quality it can produce when I want it to. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!
2020 Vine Valley Athletic League Wrestling Championships. Hosted by American Canyon HS, California, USA. Photos by John Sachs www.tech-fall.com
I was supposed to be painting a house today. I went. I started. But I kept looking out at our 1st snow of the year. I had to grab the camera and head to the woods!!! It was a very wet snow and by the time I got there was turning to a rain snow mix and melting off the trees. I had to shoot quick!!! I'm not ready for winter yet but this was a beautiful coating on top of the fall colors.
Photos by Chris Mora for Tech-Fall. California Girls High School Wrestling Tournament Hosted by Vintage HS, Napa, California, USA
Roses love fall weather.
This one in the front of a house on King Street seen during our recent walk.
Friday's Flower Power...
Photos by Chris Mora for Tech-Fall.com A California High School Wrestling Tournament, the Battle for the Belt hosted by Temecula Valley HS.
Fall is here, went to the north, first nation tribes, Muskoka… to capture the colorful world… It was the third time to the north this year: winter, summer and fall… Love the fall’s colors so much…
Kenosha Pass, Colorado peaks at 10,000 feet. Aspens flourish at this location making the mountains glow with gold color. "There's gold in them there hills!"