Abstract:This study aimed to explore the resource characteristics and spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of ancient and famous trees in Lanzhou,which would lay foundation for protecting ancient and famous trees,and promoting urban culture of Lanzhou.The survey data on ancient and famous trees in Lanzhou in 1990 and 2018 were analyzed by traditional methods.There were a total of 265 ancient and famous trees registered in 1990,which belonged to 18 species in 13 genera of 11 families.Among the 265 trees,there were five species of gymnosperms in three genera of three families;13 species of dicotyledonous plants in 10 genera of eight families.In 2018,447 ancient and famous trees were registered in Lanzhou,which belonged to 31 species in 25 genera of 18 families.Among the 447 trees,there were nine species of gymnosperms in seven genera of four families;22 species of dicotyledonous plants in 18 genera of 22 families.The distribution of ancient and famous trees in Lanzhou showed obvious temperature nature and the characteristics of transition from temperate zone to subtropical and tropical zone.In 1990,the resources of ancient and famous trees were only distributed in Chengguan,Anning,Qilihe,Xigu,Honggu Districts,and Gaolan County.In 2018,ancient and famous trees were distributed in all five districts and three counties of Lanzhou,with the most in Chengguan District.This was due to the expansion of the survey scope of ancient and famous trees,and the increase in the information on ancient and famous trees.Lanzhou is mainly suitable for the growth of spermatophytes of the northern temperate zone,and the discontinuous distribution type(full temperature type) in the northern and southern temperate zones.Furthermore,most of the native tree species in Lanzhou come from these two distribution types.The ancient and famous trees in Lanzhou present a certain degree of aggregation in space,which was related to the historical customs,culture and natural climate of Lanzhou.The ancient and famous trees in Lanzhou are mainly distributed in Chengguan and Qilihe Districts.