Matsuo Tenmangu’s Giant Akou Tree
松尾のアコウ
The magnificent Akou tree at Matsuo Tenmangu Shrine is over 300 years old and has been designated a natural monument.
As an evergreen subtropical plant sensitive to cold, the Akou often grows by attaching itself to other trees. Over time, it envelops and eventually causes the host tree to wither, earning it the ominous nickname "strangler tree."
Witness this rare and powerful force of nature, a testament to the resilience and beauty of Matsuo Tenmangu Shrine.
As an evergreen subtropical plant sensitive to cold, the Akou often grows by attaching itself to other trees. Over time, it envelops and eventually causes the host tree to wither, earning it the ominous nickname "strangler tree."
Witness this rare and powerful force of nature, a testament to the resilience and beauty of Matsuo Tenmangu Shrine.
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