Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)

Address	99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Area	Seoul
Type	Tourist attraction
Phone	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3668-2300
Website	https://www.heritage.go.kr/heri/cul/culSelectDetail.do?pageNo=1_1_1_1&ccbaCpno=1361101940000
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Hyangnamu or 'Aromatic Tree' in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be about 700 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. It stands 12m in x_height, measures 5.9m in girth around the roots, and has branches spreading in all four directions. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

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Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)

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