Nut-bearing torreya of Samin-ri, Gangjin

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.39

Category

동식물

Designated year

1962

Location

강진군, 전라남도— 전남 강진군 병영면 동삼인길 28-10 (삼인리)

Coordinates

34.714974, 126.819436

Nut-bearing torreya is found in Japan and Korea. In Korea, they grow in the southern areas of Naejangsan Mountain. Because of their beautiful shapes, these are often planted nearby houses. The seeds of this tree are used for medicine and oils. The Nut-bearing torreya of Samin-ri, Gangjin is about 500 years old and its trunk is 11.5 meters and the girth is 5.8 meters. There are some stories about this tree. During the 17th year of the reign of King Taejong, people lumbered all trees for timber in order to build a military building but this tree was too small to be used as timber in those days. Villagers consider this tree as a village guardian so they pray to this tree for peace and safety every January 15th. Since it has been carefully preserved by the villagers and has great value as a historical and natural heritage, Nut-bearing torreya of Samin-ri is designated and conserved as a natural monument.

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