Retusa Fringe Tree of Pyeongjung-ri, Suncheon

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.36

Category

동식물

Designated year

1962

Location

순천시, 전라남도— 전남 순천시 승주읍 평지길 5 (평중리)

Coordinates

35.020221, 127.366752

Retusa fringe tree is named “Ipamnamu” in Korean. There are two folk origins about the name of the tree. Some say, the name “Ibap,” literally meaning "rice," stemmed from the fact that its white blossoms resemble cooked rice. Others say, it once had the name “Iphamok” in Korean (a tree growing in early summer), since this tree blossoms when summer starts. This name was changed to “Ipamnamu”. Retusa Fringe tree of Pyeongjung-ri is about 400 years old. It is 18 m tall and has a girth of 4.6 m. According to legend, the tree usually grows in a place with lots of water so the villagers say that the blossoms of the tree foretell the year's harvest. As a result of long observation through experience, the legend seems to be true. Since the Retusa Fringe Tree of Pyeongjung-ri, Suncheon is biologically valuable and has been under our ancestors' care and protection, it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument.

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