The First Heritage Tree in Hue – “Thi” Tree (Diospyros Decandra) Located at the Temple of Forefathers of the Family “Than Van”
3/15/2011 8:46:00 PM
"Thi" tree at the temple of forefathers of the family "Than Van", Xuan Ha village
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(Updated on: 31/10/2010 04:11:00)
Photo: Than Trong Ninh
The first heritage tree that is being honorably recognized in Hue, is the “Thi” tree at the Temple of Forefathers the Family "Than Van", in Duong Xuan Ha village, Thuy Xuan ward. This tree was planted by His Excellency, Than Van Tham (1671-1758), the forefather of the family Than Van in 1698 as a landmark for his descendants and, at the same time, as a time mark for the beginning of settlement and development for the family Than Van in Hue.
According to the family annals, His Excellency, Than Van Tham, planted this tree when he was 27 years old. This information shows that the Thi tree is actually 312 years old. It is 25m high, with a 4.2m perimeter at the height of 1.3 m, and with a 1.4m diameter.. At present, the tree is in healthy condition. It blossoms in May and grows fruit in the summer. The Thi tree has been developing alongside the development of the family Than Van within this community. The tree is well conserved, protected, and respected by all descendants of this family.
The celebration to honorably recognize the “Thi” tree as a heritage tree will be held on November 5, 2010 in Hue City and it will be the second time VACNE hosts a “Heritage Tree” event.
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