For nearly four centuries, the ancient tree – the old mango tree (also known as the wild mango tree) – at Trung Linh Temple (Dai Thang commune, Vu Ban district, Nam Dinh province) remains lush and green, providing shade for the temple grounds.
Trung Linh Temple, home to a nearly 400-year-old ancient tree (Dai Thang commune, Vu Ban district, Nam Dinh province), is an ancient temple dedicated to the pioneers who founded the village and the famous generals of the Hung King era who established the nation.
Associated with the ancient temple is a large, ancient tree (locally known as the "Quéo" tree), which was recognized as a Vietnamese heritage tree in 2016.
Mr. Dao Van Khoa (the caretaker of Trung Linh Temple) said: "Nearly a decade ago, after functional agencies and departments took samples of the tree branches for testing, the age of this ancient tree was determined to be nearly 400 years old. The 'trôi' tree belongs to the same family as the 'muỗm', 'mỗm', and 'mừa' trees. However, the 'trôi' fruit is smaller than a mango and tastes very sour, yet has a very fragrant aroma. In recent years, this ancient 'trôi' tree has still borne fruit, but perhaps because the tree is so old, the fruit is not as large as before."
The tree is upright, about 30 meters tall, and its trunk is so large that it would take three adults to encircle it.
The canopy of the ancient tree—the wild mango tree (also known as the crooked tree or forest mango tree)—spreads hundreds of meters wide, its green leaves casting shade over the grounds of Trung Linh Temple in Dai Thang commune, Vu Ban district (Nam Dinh province).
Mr. Khoa added that, through generations, the ancient banyan tree has been protected and cared for, considered a treasure of the village, and the villagers wish to preserve this heritage for future generations.
Source: https://danviet.vn/cay-co-thu-gan-400-nam-tuoi-o-ngoi-den-thieng-nam-dinh-la-cay-troi-con-goi-la-queo-cay-xoai-rung-20240801161718744.htm
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