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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2009, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (10): 174-174.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20091031

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A New Variety Ginkgo biloba ‘Xiajin'

Wang Ying1,Song Chengdong1,Guo Shanji2,Zhang Taiyan2,Huang Yingshan2   

  1. 1.Tai′an City Academy of Forestry Science Tai’an 271000;2.Taishan Research and Development Association Tai’an 271000
  • Received:2009-05-18 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2009-10-25 Published:2009-10-25
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Abstract:

This variety was optimally selected from Ginkgo biloba which was introduced from An'lu, Hubei province through many years of observation. The variety has a long petiole and fan-shaped leaves with shallow perforation end and wavy leave margin. The leaf color is golden yellow in spring and in summer though a few of leaves turn into yellowish green in summer. The female cone possesses a long stem, with 1~2 discoid ovule plat(s) at its end, and the ovules attached to the plat develop into seeds. The variety has a high ornamental value due to its golden yellow leaves in spring, summer and autumn, with easy propagation and simple management. It can be used in sides of streets, gardens, courtyards, parks, touring spots and etc., with high promoted and applied value.

Key words: Xiajin, Ginkgo biloba, new variety

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