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Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace

창덕궁 다래나무 · Seoul · Palaces & heritage

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. The tree stands 19m in x_height, and has six separate trunks sprawling in all directions. It is the biggest and the oldest in Korea. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionSeoul
Address99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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