In Butuan's neighboring municipality Magallanes, there is a Bitaog (Calophyllum inophyllum) tree that is officially been given the title of The Philippine Centennial tree. It is approximately 500 years old with a diameter of 290cm. It is claimed to be the oldest tree in the Philippines.
According to historians this tree has been a "mute witness to historical events (such as) (1) the initial evangelization of Mindanao (2) the birth of Caraga as a region during the Spanish colonial period etc." (can barely read the inscription.)
Trivia: This tree used to be the haven for millions of fireflies that served as a beacon light for fishermen during the night.
More info about The Philippine Centennial Tree here.
8 comments:
the tree really looks old... and quite scary for me.^-^ i'm not really a nature lover...
but a captivating photo!
that tree has stood the best of times...amazing.
it really looks its age -- gnarly and all. but amazing how it has withstood time, the elements, and people. especially people.
great tree! i also saw huge trees near the museum compound area there.
wow, guess what you four have in common. =)
wow, guess what you four have in common. =)
that's a good shot, and you have the dog to show how big the tree is! whoa!
the dog was what clinched it for me to post this photo. thanks vladoand toni =)
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