Natural Monument No. 520

Rose of Sharon of Bangdong-ri, Gangneung

강릉 방동리 무궁화

Over 100 years old, although roses of Sharon usually live 40-50 years. With a root-collar circumference of 146 cm, it is the thickest known rose of Sharon, and its red-centered flowers keep the original form of the pure native variety. It is 3.5 m tall, with a trunk split in three.

Tree

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus

Age

about 100 years (estimated)

Height

3.5 m

Designated

2011-01-13

Location

Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do