GINKGO			Ginkgo biloga		Perennial	culinary
			(Maidenhair Tree)			medicinal

			sow:	late summer or early autums
				stratification required

- extremely hardy tree, resistant to pollution andidisease

- attractive fan-shaped foliage

- female tree produces a foul-smelling fruit - however, the fruit contains a 
	delicious nut which is a delicacy in China roasted or added to rice

medicinal:	brain tonic - the leaf extract increased blood supply to the
				brain and improves neural functioning and
				memory