Quang Nam’s gold apple trees recognised as national heritages
Ha Noi (VNA) – A population of
three gold apple trees (known scientifically as Diospyros decandra) in Tien
Chau village, Thang Binh district of the central province of Quang Nam, has
been recognised as national heritage trees.
A ceremony to receive the certificate by the
Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE( was held on
December 25 in the locality.
The three comprise a 243-year-old and 1.8m high
tree, a 218-year-old and 2m high tree, and a 173 year-old and 1.8m high tree.
They have diameters of 0.81m, 1.05m and 0.84m, respectively.
The ancient trees stand in the temple dedicated
to Tien Hien, the founder of Tien Chau village.
Locals said the trees were planted by Tien Hien himself,
while the temple dedicated to him was built in 1872.
The VACNE launched Vietnam Heritage Trees in
2011, which requires wild trees to be at least 200 years old and connected with
local historical and cultural characteristics to be recognised.
More than 2,600 trees across the country
have been certified as national heritage trees. -VNA