Ginkgo Tree of Bongan-ri, Damyang
潭陽 鳳安里 銀杏나무
전라남도 담양군
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
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Description
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.
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Korea Heritage Service Open API (khs.go.kr)