Garimseong Zelkova Tree, Buyeo

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.564

Category

동식물

Era

조선시대

Designated year

2021

Location

부여군, 충청남도— 충청남도 부여군 성흥로97번길 167 (임천면)

Coordinates

36.196143, 126.900263

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Japanese zelkova trees (Zelkova serrata) are distributed in warm regions including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China. Their branches spread in all directions creating a rounded form, with flowers blooming in May and disc-shaped fruits ripening in October. Due to thick stems and long lifespans, they are traditionally used as pavilion trees for gathering places or as village guardian trees protecting communities. The Buyeo Garim Fortress was built on Sung Mountain at the time of Baekje King East Seongwang's 23rd year (501 CE). The Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata) is located on the flat ridge at approximately 8 parts of Sung Mountain where only fortress walls remain. Estimated to be approximately 400 years old, the tree measures 22 meters in height with a circumference at breast height of 5.4 meters, displaying a beautiful broad-conical form. From beneath the tree, Nonsan, Ganggyeong, Iksan, and Seocheon come into view. Located at the summit of Garim Fortress built in 501 CE, the Buyeo Garim Fortress Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) commands panoramic views of the Geum River region and displays distinctive exposed root patterns and beautiful form, making it of significant academic and scenic value worthy of designation and protection as a natural monument.

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