The Ancient Jujube Tree of LLou

The Ancient Jujube Tree of LLou

Located in LLou Village, Xinyang Township, Wudi County, this ancient tree has a main trunk bearing nine burls and piercing through seven holes, with twisted branches intertwined, lush foliage, and abundant fruit. Villagers of all ages revere it as the "Tree of Longevity," never damaging a single branch or leaf, and call its fruit the "Fruit of Longevity." Legend says eating one can extend one’s life by three years. The small jujubes are carefully harvested and preserved after ripening, often sought by neighbors from far and wide to be used as medicinal ingredients. According to local lore, the shrimp general of the Dragon Palace who attended the Peach Banquet once brought back the "Heavenly Jujubes" bestowed by the Jade Emperor, ate them all, and then discarded the pits on the seabed. When the tides receded, jujube trees grew on the beach, yielding golden-thread jujubes. On October 1, 1990, the Wudi County People's Government erected a monument to protect the Tang Dynasty Jujube Tree, making it a major scenic attraction in Wudi. In September 1992, it was designated as a County-level Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the Wudi County People's Government.

Source: Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Press and Publication