Natural Monument No.312동식물
Chinese Juniper of Hwaseong-ri, Uljin
蔚珍 花城里 香나무
경상북도 울진군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.312
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 1982
- Location
- 울진군, 경상북도— 경북 울진군 죽변면 산190번지 외 1필
- Coordinates
- 37.042361, 129.381312
Description
The Chinese Juniper grows on Ulleungdo Island, in the mid-southern part of Korea, and in Japan. Since Chinese Juniper has a strong smell, this tree is used as incense for ceremonies and it is often planted in the garden or in the park. The history of this Chinese Juniper is not certain and it is presumed to be 500 years old, with height of about 13.5m and girth of 4.47m. The Chinese Juniper of Hwaseong-ri, Uljin is biologically valuable and has been preserved well for a long time. Therefore, it is 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)