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From a seed in China to the ‘backdrop for countless love stories’: a ginko’s 167-year journey to Victorian tree of the year

The much-adored Geelong icon has been crowned Victoria’s tree of the year.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated October 28, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC

Standing beneath it is the most popular spot to get married at the park, its branches forming the backdrop of many wedding photos.

Now, in addition to being the largest ginkgo biloba in the state – and possibly Australia – at a whopping 20 metres tall, it has a new claim to fame.

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