Ginkgo nuts Coloring Pages

What Kind of Plant Is It?

Ginkgo nuts come from very big trees whose leaves turn a pretty yellow in autumn. They are well known for growing edible "Ginkgo nuts". Ginkgo trees are even called living fossils because they have been growing on Earth since ancient times.

The Mystery of Ginkgo Nuts

Ginkgo trees come in boy trees (male) and girl trees (female). Ginkgo nuts only grow on the girl trees. When you peel off the soft outer skin of Ginkgo nuts, a hard shell comes out. Break that shell open, and you will find a green nut inside!

The outer skin has a unique smell, but the nut inside is soft, chewy, and super yummy when you roast it or cook it with rice.

Leaf Colors

The leaves of Ginkgo nuts have a cute shape, just like a fan. When autumn comes, these leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow. Then, one day, all the leaves drop at once, making the ground look like a yellow carpet. It is so pretty!

Where Do They Grow?

Trees that grow Ginkgo nuts are very tough and do not get sick easily, so they are planted in many places across Japan. You can see them as giant trees in places where lots of people gather, like parks, Shinto shrines, and Buddhist temple grounds. There are also places where many of them are planted along the road.

How to Choose Colors: Let's Paint an Autumn Scene!

The key to the Ginkgo nuts coloring page is using pretty yellows to show an autumn scene.

• Leaf Colors: Start with yellow for the leaves. Try blending in a little bit of orange and brown to make a nice pattern. This will make every single leaf look so alive!
• Trunks and Branches: Paint the trunk and branches with brown or gray to make them look strong. Use dark colors on the thick trunk and light colors on the thin branches. This makes the tree look 3D!

How to Make It Look 3D: Think About "Shadows" and "Light"!

Let's use a few tricks to make the ginkgo leaves and Ginkgo nuts look 3D.

• Leaf Shadows: Color the dented part of the fan-shaped leaves with a little bit of dark yellow or brown. It will make the leaves look nice and rounded.
• Ginkgo nuts: Color the outside of the Ginkgo nuts with yellow or yellow-green. Color the nut inside with green.

Tips for Enjoying Your Coloring Page!

• Try Adding a Background!
  • Lots of leaves fall under ginkgo trees. Try drawing many yellow leaves on the ground of your coloring page. It will make a beautiful picture!
• Express Yourself Freely!
  • You can color the Ginkgo nuts with lots of bright colors, or even make a rainbow ginkgo tree. It will be so much fun!