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Ancient Chinese Scholar Tree Discovered in Fujian
Experts in coastal Fujian Province recently discovered an ancient Chinese scholar tree which is included on the list of ancient and famous trees under top state protection.

The 900-year-old tree was found in Chengmen Town of Fuzhou, the provincial capital, and is 10 meters tall with a diameter of 1.4 meters.

Infested by red ants, the tree is now hollow inside with thin leaves. Yet it is still able to sprout, said Xu Wei, a senior researcher at the local gardening bureau.

More interesting, there is a smaller and much younger Chinese scholar tree in the shadow of the ancient one. It is nearly 70 centimeters tall and believed to be a "son" of the older tree.

It is said that the village has a history of about 900 years.

Villagers called for measures to be taken to conserve the endangered ancient Chinese scholar tree.

(Xinhua News Agency February 11, 2003)

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