Oldest peach tree symbol for a village

There is nobody old enough to say for sure exactly how long a certain peach tree has been growing in Nhat Tan Village in Hanoi. Mrs. Thuy showing the oldest peach tree in Nhat Tan The oldest peach tree in Nhat Tan traditional peach garden One thing that is known for sure is that it was named after a man, Mr. Linh, who is the oldest person in the village. Still, even Mr. Linh’s memory does not go back far enough to tell about the trees early days.The peach tree, “Old Linh”, grows in the 247-square metre garden of Mrs. Cong Thi Thuy. When Thuy came to live with her husband’s family 30 years ago, the tree already looked very old. Some people guess that it may be about 40 years old.This case is especially rare, say the villagers, because despite the trees great age, its size is not so impressive. It is much shorter than other peach trees. Often, old peach trees are attacked by insects, dying as a result.Size and age are not the only things that set “Old Linh” apart. It has dark, rough bark, and the trunk is two or three times thicker than the trees… Read full this story

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