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Ancient tree a legacy of prehistoric times
(China Daily)
Updated: 2004-10-19 08:42

Examination of trees in an ancient forest has revealed that one Maidenhair tree, or gingko biloba, is 1,700 years old.

More than 40 ancient trees growing in the forest park in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province have been shown to be much older than previously believed, reports the Suzhou Daily.

The discovery of the 23-metre tall, 1,700-year-old specimen was made by experts from Nanjing Forestry University. Earlier dating of trees in the park has been shown to be up to 300 years out. At least 14 are more than 500 years old, it is reported.



 
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