What year was the maidenhair tree in Kew Gardens in London planted?

McGruff

There appears to be conflicting information online, however, this first site looks to be the "official" one for Kew Gardens. "The Old Lions" are some of the few remaining trees with the oldest actual known planting date of 1762. They comprise: Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree), Sophora japonica (Pagoda Tree), and Platanus orientalis (Oriental Plane) to the West of the Princess of Wales Conservatory; Robinia pseudoacacia (False Acacia) on the lawn to the front of the Orangery; and the Zelkova carpinifolia situated in the Herbarium paddock. http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/heritage/plants/oldlions.html There is a maidenhair tree in Kew Gardens in London which is now over 200 years old. It was planted in 1758 and is a male tree. http://www.firstscience.com/SITE/factfile/factfile1901_1920.asp In Europe the ginkgo has become popular in recent centuries as an ornamental tree. The tree purchased in 1754 by Kew Gardens in London can still be seen there. http://www.otherhealth.com/showthread.php?t=233 Jun 19 05, 1:38 PM