Forest of Oriental Arborvitae in Gu-ri, Andong

Oriental arborvitae is found in China and Korea; in Korea it grows in areas such as Danyang, Daegu, Andong and Yeongyang. It often takes root in rock faces on cliffs and forms stands there, and it is also widely planted around houses and villages to enhance the surrounding scenery. The native stand of oriental arborvitae in Gu-ri, Andong grows on a cliff beside the national road running from Andong to Daegu, with the Nakdonggang River flowing in front. The trees are estimated to be roughly 100 to 200 years old, and there are around 300 of them. Because their roots are set into the cliff face, growing conditions are not particularly good; pine, sawtooth oak and Korean spiraea grow nearby. The native stand of oriental arborvitae in Gu-ri, Andong is one of the few natural habitats of the species left in Korea, and it has been designated and protected as a natural monument for its high value in plant distribution studies.

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Where it is

Region

Andong, Gyeongbuk

Designation

Natural Monument · 천연기념물