Oriental Arborvitae of Samcheong-dong, Seoul

Oriental arborvitae is found in China and Korea; in Korea it grows in areas such as Danyang, Daegu, Andong and Yeongyang. In its natural state 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 Oriental Arborvitae of Samcheong-dong, Seoul stands within the Prime Minister's official residence. It is estimated to be about 300 years old (at the time of designation), stands 13.0 metres tall and has a girth at breast height of 2.33 metres. The tree was transplanted onto the palace grounds when Taehwagung Palace, now the Prime Minister's official residence, was built in the late Joseon period. The Oriental Arborvitae of Samcheong-dong, Seoul is the largest among Korea's large, old oriental arborvitae trees, and it has been designated and protected as a natural monument for its recognised value as a historical record of a tree tended with care by past generations over many years.

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Where it is

Region

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Designation

Natural Monument · 천연기념물