What are the symbolic meanings and significance of the ginkgo?

I. Many offspring

Throughout the gradual course of human evolution, people have always been inseparable from trees and have developed alongside them. Over this long process, people have depended heavily on trees, and for a very long period people often regarded trees as a kind of totem, as a mysterious symbol of fate. Because the ginkgo tree is dioecious and has very well-developed roots, when it reproduces it mostly gathers nearby, forming a system or grove, just like a prosperous family with many generations under one roof, symbolizing good fortune and flourishing descendants.

II. Longevity

The ginkgo is a very ancient species. It appeared earlier than many species, and the tree's lifespan is also extremely long. It is called a living fossil of the plant kingdom, symbolizing that people can enjoy health and longevity like the ginkgo tree.