"As New York heads into peak foliage season, the crisp autumn air carries a signature scent - the unmistakable stink of the ginkgo. That pungent perfume is Mother Nature's peculiar way of signaling that the tree's iconic fan-shaped leaves are just days away from turning a brilliant, electric yellow. Throughout October, ginkgo trees flaunt their unique, fan-like leaves, which begin to curl and shimmer in the breeze like brass tambourine jingles."
"Starting in early October, female ginkgo trees drop grape-like clusters of fruit that emit a notoriously foul odor when crushed - a scent unleashed by stroller wheels, joggers, and unsuspecting pedestrians. The smell can linger for blocks, hitching a ride on bike tires and sneaker soles. A reader from Seneca County once pointed out, "The stinky fruit is only on the female trees. Ginkgos are dioecious - a single tree can be male or female. That's why most landscapers recommend planting only male trees.""
Ginkgo trees in Staten Island display fan-shaped leaves that curl in October and turn vivid yellow by early November, often dropping all at once. Female trees produce grape-like fruit in early October that release a notoriously foul odor when crushed; the smell can be carried on stroller wheels, bike tires and sneakers and linger for blocks. Ginkgoes are dioecious, so individual trees are male or female, and landscapers commonly prefer male trees to avoid the smelly fruit. The edible ginkgo nut requires careful processing; some chefs, like Mario DiBiase, treat the nut like an acorn and brew it into tea.
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