Population of Siebold Hemlocks, Japanese White Pines, and Engler’s Beeches in Taehadong, Ulleung

The Siebold hemlock, Japanese white pine, and Engler's beech are trees with thick trunks whose branches tend to spread relatively high up the stem. The hemlock and white pine stay green throughout the year, whereas the beech's large, broad leaves emerge in spring and fall in autumn. These three species are common in Japan, but in Korea they grow only on Ulleungdo Island. The Population of Siebold Hemlocks, Japanese White Pines, and Engler's Beeches in Taehadong, Ulleung, illustrates an unusual pattern of plant distribution and constitutes an extremely valuable academic resource. For this reason it has been designated and protected as a natural monument.

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Where it is

Region

Ulleung, Gyeongbuk

Designation

Natural Monument · 천연기념물