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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

The Bunga Tanjong planted by Crown Prince Akihito
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)
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The 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)
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The Bunga Tanjong planted by Tun Dr Haji Hamdan, the Governor of Penang, on 26 August, 1989
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)
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The Bunga Tanjong planted by Steve Condous, the Mayor of Adelaide, on 3 September, 1987
The Bunga Tanjong planted by Steve Condous, the Mayor of Adelaide, on 3 September, 1987 (7 May, 2010)
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The Bunga Tanjong planted by Steve Condous, the Mayor of Adelaide, on 3 September, 1987
Another view of the Bunga Tanjong planted by Steve Condous, located facing City Hall (7 May, 2010)
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Callistemon harkness planted by James Jarvis, the Mayor of Adelaide, on 26 August, 1986
Callistemon harkness (Bottlebrush tree) planted by James Jarvis, the Mayor of Adelaide, on 26 August, 1986 (7 May, 2010)
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The Sentang tree (Melia excelsa) planted by Tun Haji Sardon, the Governor of Penang, on 1 July, 1978
The Sentang tree (Melia excelsa) planted by Tun Haji Sardon, the Governor of Penang, on 1 July, 1978 (7 May, 2010)
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The Bunga Tanjong planted by A.S. Rangkuty, the District Head in Medan, Sumatra, on 1 November, 1989
The Bunga Tanjong planted by A.S. Rangkuty, the District Head in Medan, Sumatra, on 1 November, 1989 (7 May, 2010)
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The Bunga Tanjong planted by Don A. Dustan, Chief Minister of South Australia, on 8 December, 1973
The Bunga Tanjong planted by Don A. Dustan, Chief Minister of South Australia, on 8 December, 1973 (7 May, 2010)
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