Ginkgo Tree of Juam-ri, Buyeo

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.320

Category

동식물

Designated year

1982

Location

부여군, 충청남도— 충남 부여군 내산면 주암리 148-1번지 4필

Coordinates

36.294116, 126.774627

A ginkgo tree can be as old as a fossil. Distributed in Japan, China, and Korea, the ginkgo tree was introduced along with Confucianism and Buddhism from China. The tree has beautiful leaves in autumn, undamaged by harmful insects, and provides large, cool shade. Therefore, it is planted often as arbor or roadside tree. The Ginkgo Tree of Juam-ri is presumed to be about 1000 years old, with height of about 23m and girth of approximately 8.62m. This ginkgo tree is behind the village of Juam-ri. According to legend, a member of Jwapyeong Maeng Clan planted this ginkgo tree and it was at the time when King Seong (538) of the Baekje Dynasty moved to the new capital, Sabi. The villagers regard this ginkgo tree as a village guardian. Since the ginkgo tree Juam-ri, Buyeo is biologically valuable and has been preserved well by descendants for a long time, it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument.

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