Gingko Tree old_product_id_9791 young pawpaws grow in the Ferns For Sun young pawpaws grow in the dappled shade of the understory Plants may arrive without leaves or active growth depending on the time of year biloba is the scientific name of the tree․ Fortunately‚ this tree is one of the oldest living tree species on earth: ginkgoes have been around for more than 200 million years․ Another great thing about ginkgoes is that their fan shaped leaves turn bright yellow in the fall‚ offering a nice contrast to the green of other types of trees․ The ability of the ginkgo to withstand disease and other stress makes it a popular choice of tree for planting in streets and in gardens․ As cities are built outwards‚ the ginkgo is a tree of choice for many situations‚ not only for its hardiness in polluted environments and its suitability for difficult conditions‚ but also for its associations with history and beauty․ Ginkgo trees are best planted in an area with full sun