Trees of the Esplanade

The Bunga Tanjong planted by Crown Prince Akihito, now Emperor Akihito, in conjunction with his visit to Penang on 21 February, 1970.
(7 May 2010)

Within Padang Kota Lama at the Esplanade are trees that were planted to commemorate specific occasions. Most to these trees are the Bunga Tanjong (Mimusops elengi), the tree that is often identified by the tip of George Town, also called Tanjung.

Bunga Tanjong, planted by Crown Prince Akihito

Another view of the Bunga Tanjong planted by Crown Prince Akihito. It is located to the right of Millennium Square. (7 May 2010)


The Bunga Tanjong planted by Tun Dr Haji Hamdan, the Governor of Penang, on 26 August, 1989, located beside the path facing City Hall.
(7 May 2010)

The Bunga Tanjong planted by Steve Condous, the Mayor of Adelaide, on 3 September, 1987 (7 May 2010)


Callistemon harkness (Bottlebrush tree) planted by James Jarvis, the Mayor of Adelaide, on 26 August, 1986 (7 May 2010)


The Sentang tree (Melia excelsa) planted by Tun Haji Sardon, the Governor of Penang, on 1 July, 1978 (7 May 2010)


The Bunga Tanjung tree (Mimusops elengi) planted by Datuk Khoo Kay Por, on 8 January, 1990 (7 May 2010)


The Bunga Tanjong planted by A.S. Rangkuty, the District Head in Medan, Sumatra, on 1 November, 1989 (7 May 2010)


The Bunga Tanjong planted by Don A. Dustan, Chief Minister of South Australia, on 8 December, 1973 (7 May 2010)

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Light Street. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 103, 204, 502 and CAT.

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