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James Hall Ginkgo Tree Sees Latest Leaf Drop on Record

James Hall Ginkgo Tree Sees Latest Leaf Drop on Record

The ginkgo tree outside of James Hall saw its leaves fall Nov. 16 this year, marking the latest leaf drop for the tree on record. Later dates have become something of a trend, as the drop date has occurred in November in 17 of 25 years since 2000 after occurring in November only four times prior to... Read More

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