Guatemala City in Guatemala Department, — Central America
The Ceiba, Guatemala's National Tree
Ceiba Arbol Nacional
Ceiba pentandra
Acuerdo gubernativo 8 de marzo 1955
Direccion General Forestal
Ministerio de Agricultura
English translation:
The Ceiba, Guatemala’s National Tree
Ceiba pentandra
Named by Governmental Decree on March 8, 1955
Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1849.
Location. 14° 36.383′ N, 90° 30.803′ W. Marker is in Guatemala City, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). Marker is in Ciudad Vieja Church Park, on 2a Avenida in Zone 10 of Guatemala City. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guatemala City, Guatemala 01009, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial to United States Officials in Guatemala (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); José María Reina Barrios (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); La Reforma Avenue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Israel and Guatemala Monument (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Miguel Garcia Granados (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Fire at the Spanish Embassy in Guatemala (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Military Academy of Guatemala (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guatemala City.
Also see . . . La Ceiba, Árbol Nacional de Guatemala. Orgullo Guatemalteco's (Spanish language) web page on the Ceiba tree, with an extensive history and photos. On the historical specimens in Guatemala: ...There are many ceibas with history: Palencia, from which Tata Lapo (a rebellious revolutionary commander) was hung; the Amatitlan specimen, that Fray Domingo Martinez planted four centuries ago; that of Palin, whose image has spread worldwide, photographed from all angles for its beauty and its picturesque market (see Picture 3); the Jocotenango, which dominates the celebrations of the patron saint of our capital, the Virgin of the Assumption; and many others. (Submitted on July 17, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 720 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on February 21, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on July 17, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.