Pagoda Tree of Sinhyeon-dong, Incheon

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.315

Category

동식물

Designated year

1982

Location

서구, 인천광역시— 인천 서구 신현동 131-7번지 6필

Coordinates

37.516546, 126.667457

Because the shape of the Pagoda Tree is round and its posture looks gentle, this tree used to be planted in scholars' houses or near the tombs of high-ranking government officials in China. In Korea, this tree was introduced by envoys and planted in Confucian schools and Buddhist temples. This tree is also one of the strongest trees among all the deciduous trees, thus usually planted on the roadside and in the park. The Pagoda tree in Sinhyeon-dong, Incheon is about 500 years old, with height of 22m and girth of 5.59m. The branches of this tree spread to all sides, providing the villagers with good shade. In addition, this tree has been believed as a deity foretelling the year's harvest. The villagers anticipated a good harvest when the flowers in the upper part bloom first. Since the Pagoda Tree in Sinhyeon-dong, Incheon has been under our ancestors' care and protection and is also biologically valuable, it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument.

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