Retusa Fringe Tree of Sincheon-ri, Gimhae

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.185

Category

동식물

Designated year

1967

Location

김해시, 경상남도— 경상남도 김해시 한림면 신천리 946-1

Coordinates

35.275816, 128.833023

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”. The Retusa Fringe Tree of Sincheon-ri, Gimhae is about 600 years old and 13.6m tall. 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 Sincheon-ri, Gimhae 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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