800-year-old Troi tree that only blooms on one side is recognized as a Vietnamese heritage tree.

The 800-year-old Troi tree in Huong Khe district (Ha Tinh) has just been recognized as a heritage tree by the Vietnam Heritage Tree Council.

800-year-old Troi tree recognized as heritage tree. (Photo: Huong Khe).

During the flowering season, the tree only blooms on one side. (Photo: Huong Khe).

On September 22, the leader of the People's Committee of Huong Vinh commune, Huong Khe district (Ha Tinh) confirmed the above information and said that the drift tree, recognized as a heritage tree, has long become a unique cultural beauty of the locality.

According to the leader of Huong Vinh commune, the recognition of Vietnam heritage trees helps protect biodiversity, the richness of the flora and promote local cultural history. In the coming time, the local government will plan to build a campus to better protect the trees.

The Troi tree is located in the cultural house of Vinh Thang village, Huong Vinh commune, Huong Khe district. The tree is 27m high, with a trunk circumference of 8.2m, a canopy of 40m, lush branches and leaves, and a bark with many lumps and rough veins. Many locals say that the tree has very unique flowers, blooming on only one side each year.

The ancient Troi tree is not only closely associated with the cultural life of the people but also a place that preserves the memories of the past feat of capturing commandos of the people of Vinh Thang village.