The ancient and famous trees in the Yellow River valley are the local “aborigines”，which are related to people’s life closely. Almost every old and famous tree contains rich cultural significance. To excavate the material culture，spiritual culture，system culture and behavior culture of ancient and famous trees is helpful to inherit the Yellow River culture，tell the “Yellow River Story” and continue the historical context. With the deepening of ecological civilization construction of the Yellow River，the protection and management of ancient and famous trees are paid more and more attention.