Saw-leaf Zelkova of Danjeon-ri, Jangseong
長城 丹田里 느티나무
전라남도 장성군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.478
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 2007
- Location
- 장성군, 전라남도— 전남 장성군 북하면 단전리 291번지
- Coordinates
- 35.382843, 126.872742
Description
This famous tree, renowned for its beauty, prodigious growth, and impressive hemispheric crown, is the oldest known zelkova tree in Korea. The tree is said to have been planted by Kim Chung-nam, a member of the Dogang Kim Clan who first moved into this village, in memory of his elder brother Kim Chung-ro, who died while fighting for the country during the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. The villagers call it the “General Tree.” It is believed to have divine powers so the villagers hold communal rites in front of the tree on the day of the first full moon of every year.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)