Pagoda Tree of Samwol-ri, Dangjin

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.317

Category

동식물

Designated year

1982

Location

당진시, 충청남도— 충청남도 당진시

Coordinates

36.940848, 126.684842

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 Songsan-myeon, Dangjin, is about 500 years old, with height of 32m and girth of 5.94m. Since the branches of this tree spread widely, it has a beautiful appearance. According to history, this tree was planted in the 12th year of the reign of King Jungjong in the Joseon Dynasty (1527) by Lee Haeng. Since the Pagoda Tree in Dangjin 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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