Zona 10 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America

The Ceiba, Guatemala's National Tree

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 17, 2015

1. The Ceiba, Guatemala's National Tree Marker

Inscription.

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 Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Zona 10. It can be reached from 2A Avenida. 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: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01010, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

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 Ciudad de Guatemala.

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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.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 17, 2015

2. The Ceiba, Guatemala's National Tree Marker

Marker at the base of a relatively young ceiba. The tree, also known as a kapok, can reach over 70 meters in height.

A large ceiba at the San Andrés Archaeological Site in Ciudad Arce, El Salvador. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 9, 2016

3. A large ceiba at the San Andrés Archaeological Site in Ciudad Arce, El Salvador.

<i>Escuintla</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1930

4. Escuintla

Some of the larger trees have taken on landmark status, with this specimen, located in the Plaza de Palín in Escuintla, being particularly well-known.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,053 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 21, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on July 17, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.