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Twin Japanese Zelkova at Sinwon, Natural Monument

Culture 2024.12.9.



The twin Japanese Zelkova trees grow on a path from Hwasok-ri to Muhak-ri in Sinwon County, South Hwanghae Province.

The height of one tree is 23m, girth of its root neck 5.1m, girth of its breast height 4.7m and width of its crown is about 18m.

The height of the other one is 21m, girth of its root neck 4.8m, girth of its breast height 3.5m and width of its crown is about 15m.

They are precious natural monuments loved by the people as they are old ones and they seem like twins.

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