Mango tree over 300 years old still thrives in salt water

(Dan Tri) - The ancient mango tree over 300 years old in the coastal area of ​​Ca Mau province is still green and thriving. This is also a Vietnamese heritage tree.

According to documents from the Ca Mau Provincial Museum, the ancient mango tree is over 300 years old (Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, old Bac Lieu province, now Hiep Thanh ward, Ca Mau province) is identified based on the history of Bac Lieu land.

This is considered the oldest tree in this land.

An ancient mango tree over 300 years old in Ca Mau province (Photo: Nhat Linh Dan).

Measurements show that the mango tree is 15m high, with a canopy of dozens of square meters, and a trunk large enough for 4-5 people to hug. More than 10 years ago, this ancient mango tree was recognized as a Vietnamese heritage tree.

Regarding cultural and historical values, according to museum documents, in 1680, Chinese immigrants migrated to the coastal areas of the Southwest to live. Some families came to Bac Lieu to settle.

The mango tree has a very large trunk, about 4-5 people would need to hug it (Photo: TM).

Here, they saw a mango tree larger than a person could hug. This was a coastal area with salt water, but at the base of the mango tree there was an underground stream of fresh water that kept the tree green all year round.

After hundreds of years, the ancient mango tree is still green and flourishing, becoming a heritage tree and local tourist destination.

On one occasion, when he went with a friend to see a mango tree, Mr. Minh Luan (39 years old, living in Bac Lieu ward) said that he had never seen such a big mango tree before.

This is considered the oldest tree in this land (Photo: Nhat Linh Dan).

"The tree has a wide canopy and a very large trunk. My friend and I could hug it with both arms but could not reach half of the trunk. The mango tree has become a heritage tree and is also a very interesting local tourist attraction," said Mr. Luan.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/cay-xoai-hon-300-tuoi-van-song-xanh-tot-o-vung-nuoc-man-20251005113856189.htm