Naejangsan Danpung Tree, Jeongeup

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.563

Category

동식물

Designated year

2021

Location

정읍시, 전북특별자치도— 전라북도 정읍시 내장동 산 231 (내장산국립공원 내)

Coordinates

35.488042, 126.889904Kakao address conversion

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While this particular tree lacks specific historical origin, the maple tree landscape of Naejangsan has been known since ancient times as one of the eight scenic views of Joseon recorded in the Shin Augmented Survey of the Geography of Joseon, remaining a representative beautiful landscape attracting many tourists. The Jeongdeung Naejangsan Maple Tree measures 16.87 meters in height with a girth of 2.95 meters at breast height. As a representative species forming the maple landscape of Naejangsan, it exhibits vigorous growth despite inhabiting a steep slope exceptional environment, forming a majestic appearance harmonizing with surrounding trees. Possessing high scholarly and scenic value, it is designated and protected as a natural monument.

Location