It is an evergreen tree with an estimated age of 500 years, of large dimensions, a previous report prepared by the town council, resolution of June 1st, 2009 for the General Directorate of Rural Conservation of the Environment Ministry of the Xunta de Galicia, made it part of the catalog of Arbores Senlleiras de Galicia (Singular trees of Galicia).
It is the first to receive this recognition in Silleda, according to the Evaluation Committee, for its outstanding characteristics of large size, age, aesthetic value and its undeniable historical and cultural significance.
The presence of this singular specimen is remarkable considering itis in a place that is at the limit of what would be its natural habitat and of such a considerable age, taking into account the humanized surroundings in which it "survives".
Other Interesting Places
The Shrine of Our Lady of A Saleta.The centenary oak woods of A Saleta Shrine (with barbecues and tables).
The Pazo de Sestelo.
The stone crosses of Saleta and Siador.
The Saleta Path.
The statue of Our Lady of A Saleta, a work in bronze by sculptor Fernando Rodríguez