Ancient Ginkgo Trees in Donggou Valley

　　In Donggou Valley, Shiweng Town, Zhashui County, there is a pair of intertwined ancient ginkgo trees—one female and one male—locally known as the "couple" ginkgo trees. Having stood together through over 1,700 years of wind and rain, they remain lush and fruitful.

　　This "couple" of ginkgo trees grows in Donggou Village, Shiweng Town, Zhashui County. According to research, the two trees are 7 meters apart, with roots entwined and branches intertwined, resembling a devoted couple holding hands and leaning close, whispering intimately. The female tree stands 45 meters tall, with a trunk circumference of 8.5 meters, covering an area of 420 square meters. It thrives vigorously with dense foliage, producing about 600 kilograms of ginkgo nuts annually. The male tree reaches 44 meters in height, with a trunk circumference of 7.1 meters, covering 410 square meters. Its canopy spreads like a giant open umbrella, shading the sky and yielding approximately 450 kilograms of ginkgo nuts per year.