Abstract:This paper analyzes the species structure, ages, regional distribution, growth environments, growth status, ownership and obligation of the ancient and famous trees in Foshan City, based on the general investigation data. The results indicate that there are totally 51 species of the ancient and famous trees in Foshan City, belonging to 43 genera and 29 families. The dominant species include Ficus microcarpa, Ficus virens, Dimocarpus longan, Bombax ceiba, Syzygium nervosum and so on, the endanger and rare species are Glyptostrobus pensilis, Erythrophleum fordii, Toona ciliata, Antiaris toxicaria. There are totally 2 095 individuals of the ancient and famous trees in Foshan City, with the first, second and third class ancient trees accounting for 0.33%, 2.86% and 96.75% respectively. The environment and growth conditions are generally good, which are mainly distributed in rural area and mostly belonged to collective ownership. A series of suggestions are provided on the protection and utilization of the ancient and famous trees in Foshan City, based on the thorough analysis of the resources condition.