Sasin-ri Zelkova Tree in Andong

Zelkova trees are distributed in warm regions such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China. The branches grow spread out in all directions and appear round, the flowers bloom in May, and the disc-shaped fruits ripen in October. Because it has a thick stem and a long lifespan, it has been used as a pavilion tree that serves as a shelter, or as a dangsan tree that protects and protects the village.
The Zelkova tree in Sasin-ri, Andong, is estimated to be about 600 years old and has a height of 29.7m and a circumference of 10.1m. It looks like a large branch split into two branches in the center, with abundant twigs spreading out in all directions. Residents consider this tree to be the guardian deity of the village, and on the first full moon of the first month, the entire village gathers under this tree to pray for good luck and a good harvest in the new year. The zelkova tree in Sasin-ri, Andong, has been designated and protected as a natural monument due to its high preservation value as a folklore and biological material that has lived under the attention and care of our ancestors for a long time.

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