The most unique ancient tree – "Huai Bao Yu"
"Huai Bao Yu" [Photo/WeChat account: zhangshangjizhou]
On the north side of the main street of Dachuanfangyu village, there is a unique tree called "Huai Bao Yu", also known as Tang Huai. The tree is 1,404 years old. The trunk is 8.3 meters in circumference. What makes it special is that an elm tree has grown in the middle of a pagoda tree. According to the villagers, this is because the pagoda tree trunk is hollow and fell into the dusty soil. Over time, some seeds dropped into the tree holes and later grew as an elm tree.
The ancient tree with the largest crown breadth – "Panlong pine"
"Panlong pine" [Photo/WeChat account: zhangshangjizhou]
In Donghouziyu village, Guanzhuang town, there is a pine tree which is 5 meters high. The tree is 654 years old, 20 meters east-west crown width, and 18 meters north-south crown width. It was planted at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. At present, this Panlong pine is listed as the national first-class protection ancient tree and is included in the "national ancient and famous trees".
The oldest ancient tree – "Shen Huai"
"Shen Huai" [Photo/WeChat account: zhangshangjizhou]
This ancient locust tree is 1,630 years old and located in Dongshuchang village, Chuanfangyu town. This tree is worshipped by the local people because it is believed to have witnessed too many legends. During the Anti-Japanese War, the locust tree and the village nearby were both damaged by fire. However, the tree survived and provided cover for the soldiers.