Ginkgo biloba is a deciduous tree commonly referred to as a “living fossil.” It was first used for its medicinal properties in Ancient China to treat diarrhea, cough, and other conditions.

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While Hoelter’s tree is the tallest known ginkgo in Wisconsin, it might not technically be the biggest. The height, trunk girth and canopy size are all important measurements for that title.

Thanks to his family's Christmas surprise gift, Tim Hoelte can now claim to have the tallest Ginkgo tree in Wisconsin in his Milwaukee yard. Mike De Sisti. More Videos.

The plaque read “Tallest Ginkgo Tree in Wisconsin.” Advertisement According to Singh, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources records showed that the tree hadn’t been measured since 2002.

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The plaque read “Tallest Ginkgo Tree in Wisconsin.” According to Singh, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources records showed that the tree hadn’t been measured since 2002.