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Do you recognise these Ginkgo biloba trees? They’re passed by thousands of people every day – likely without a second thought. Seeds from the few ginkgo trees that survived atomic radiation at Hiroshima were donated around the world as symbols of hope and peace.🌳 Manchester was the first UK city to be given seeds, which we received in recognition of our campaign for a nuclear weapon free and peaceful world. 🕊️ We asked our teams looking after trees in the city to tell us about their ‘top trunks’. Here’s why the ginkgos are Will’s favourite: “The Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species in the world. The species in so ancient, it’s known as a ‘living fossil’. The oldest known living ginkgo is around 3,500 years old. The species is one of the toughest trees we plant in the city. They respond well to heat, drought and pollution. And their unusual two-lobed (bi-loba) leaves make dramatic, bright yellow autumn foliage. They’re well deserving of a closer look.” 🔍 We’re always looking for new places to plant trees. Anyone can request a tree planting. It doesn't matter if you live, work, study or visit Manchester – we'd like to hear from you. If you'd like a tree planting in a park or other green public space, get in touch. Find out more at 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRcSrBzB #ZeroCarbonMcr #NationalTreeWeek