When autumn really is fleeting: Centuries-old ginkgo loses its golden leaves in an hour

A centuries-old ginkgo tree in Wonju, Gangwon Province, known for its spectacular golden autumn foliage, shed nearly all its leaves over just one hour Saturday morning, after strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures accelerated the seasonal change. The Bangye-ri ginkgo tree, estimated to be around 1,319 years o…

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