November 10, 2011

Ginko.

Maine has Korea beat for fall foliage. Despite it being a mostly coniferous state, Maine's broad-leafed  trees tend to all change at relatively the same time, while the leaves here in Korea are so sporatic. Despite this, there are two trees that are so gorgeous here that we cannot enjoy at home. These are the Asian Maple (aka the Japanese maple to those of you back home), and the Ginko. The Asian maple, like most maples, turns a gorgeous deep red. These trees are everywhere. Ginkos are my favorite, though. They are planted all over Daejeon and when fully changed, their bright yellow colored leaves appear like snow falling when the wind blows. They are especially beautiful at night time in the lamplight on the sidewalks. The shape of the ginko leaf is unique in and of itself. It's one tree I wish we had back in Maine.





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