Natural Habitat of Yoshino Cherries in Bonggae-dong, Jeju
濟州 奉蓋洞 왕벚나무 自生地
제주특별자치도 제주시
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.159
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 1964
- Location
- 제주시, 제주특별자치도— 제주 제주시 명림로 584 (봉개동)
- Coordinates
- 33.428747, 126.594961
Description
As an endemic species in Jejudo Island and Daedunsan Mountain of Korea, Yoshino Cherries bloom in April before its leaves are out. Its flower is white or light-pink. At one time, these trees were cut down by the Korean people who regard the flower of this tree as the national flower of Japan. The natural habitat of Yoshino Cherries in Bonggae-dong is located near the east-industrial road in Jeju-si. There are two Yoshino Cherries standing 100m apart from each other, and they are about 15m tall. Currently, they are protected by a small stone wall. Since Yoshino Cherries are very rare and are also biologically valuable, they are designated and protected as a Natural Monument.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)