Pagoda Tree of Yeongdong-ri, Haman

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.319

Category

동식물

Designated year

1982

Location

함안군, 경상남도— 경남 함안군 칠북면 영동리 749-1번지 4필

Coordinates

35.331988, 128.531200

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 Chilbuk-myeon is about 500 years old, with height of 19.5m and girth of 5.78m. The branches of this tree spread to all sides. According to history, this tree was planted in Yeongdong-ri in 1482 by An Yeo-geo. The villagers in this town have believed that this tree protects the town and have performed a ritual for the tree every first of October. Since the Pagoda Tree in Chilbuk-myeon 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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