The Ancient Tree That Built a Modern Empire in South Carolina
The World's Largest Living Fossil Farm: Deep in the heart of South Carolina, near the city of Sumter, sits an amazing sight that most people drive past without knowing what they're seeing. Twelve thousand acres of land stretch across the horizon, filled with nearly 12 million ginkgo trees. This massive farm, owned by Garnay Inc., holds the title as the world's largest ginkgo tree plantation.