We're not sure.
We think it might be because Ginkgos are a Highway Tree Officer's dream: slow growing, compact growth, generally fastigiate habit, and minimal leaf litter. Oh, and they are pretty disease resistant too.
We know this because here's one we planted earlier. In a garden in Redland. In 1986. See how well it's grown over the last 24 years? Impressive, especially as it's not planted in a pavement, but into good garden soil. Give it another 300 years and it'll really contribute to the street scene.
There is a problem though.
Female Ginkgos may get a bit smelly after 35 years or so (especially their fruits), but they can't be sexed before then.
We waiting with baited breath for the new Ginkgo City fragrance in 35 years.
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