In the Song Dynasty, Ge Shaoti's "Morning Xing Shu Sees", in the early Tang Dynasty, Shen Quanqi's "Night at Qipanling", in the Qing Dynasty, Li Shanji's "Ginkgo Song" and so on.
Ginkgo is a rare tree species that is a relic of the Mesozoic Era and is a specialty of China. Only Tianmu Mountain in Zhejiang Province has wild trees. It grows in areas with an altitude of 500-1000 meters, acidic (pH value 5-5.5) yellow soil, and good drainage. In natural forests, they often grow vigorously mixed with coniferous and broad-leaved tree species such as cryptomeria, torreya, and blueberry trees. It is cultivated in gardens in Korea, Japan, and European and American countries.
The poem is as follows, the charm and grace are not enough, the sweet orange in front of you can be a slave. Who can pity me who lives in the rivers and lakes, whose jade bones and ice muscles refuse to wither? Source: Author of "Auspicious Partridge. Double Ginkgo", Li Qingzhao, creation period, Song Dynasty.
Translation, Ginkgo has an elegant and graceful demeanor. Ginkgo has a simple appearance and elegant quality. Even the best-quality tangerine is inferior to it. Ginkgo is loyal and noble. Although it lives in the world, it still maintains the charm of jade bones and ice muscles.