Few trees are revered in Asia as much as the Ginkgo. In Europe, this ancient ancestor of trees is also gaining increasing attention. Its bizarre growth, remarkable development history, wide-ranging medical applications, and its significance in literature and art give it a unique status. Heinrich G. Becker traces the path of the Ginkgo from Weimar through Europe to the Far East, back to its roots, and tells captivating stories and legends about this tree veteran. This includes a small chapter on its healing properties.