Ginkgo Tree of Bongan-ri, Damyang

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.482

Category

동식물

Designated year

2007

Location

담양군, 전라남도— 전남 담양군 무정면 봉안리 술지마을 1043-3번지

Coordinates

35.295187, 127.030910

This ginkgo tree standing at the center of Sulji Village has long been regarded as a guardian symbol of the village, along with the zelkova trees on the village’s outer periphery in the four directions. With a girth of 8 meters at chest level, the tree is as big and magnificent as any other ginkgo tree designated a natural monument around the country. Legend has it that the tree wept during times of national crisis. It is also believed to ensure peace and a rich harvest, thus ensuring that even in hard times there are no thieves in the village. The tree provides good shade as well as fruit used in communal projects.

Location