Pagoda Tree of Yuktong-ri, Wolseong

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.318

Category

동식물

Designated year

1982

Location

경주시, 경상북도— 경북 경주시 안강읍 육통리 1428외 3필

Coordinates

36.020075, 129.215169

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 Yuktong-ri is about 400 years old, with height of 19.1m and girth of 6.2m. Some branches of this tree have been damaged. According to history, this tree was planted during the reign of King Gongmin in the Goryeo Dynasty by a youth enrolling himself for a war. Later, he died honorably in the battlefield, and his parents took care of this tree as if it was their son. The villagers in this town have performed a sacrificial ritual for this tree on January 15th, wishing for their well-being and good harvest. Since the Pagoda Tree in Yuktong-ri, Wolseong 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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