Honggol (Unryul) Hwangmokryon, Natural Monument of DPRK

Pyongyang, November 5 (KCNA) -- A Hwangmokryon is growing in the Honggol valley, 24 km northeast from the seat of Unryul County, South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK.

It is a leaf-falling tall tree with the distinct fragrance belonging to the magnolia family.

A large flower about 15 cm in diameter blooms at the end of each branch of the tree, emitting the strong fragrance, in around May and June.

The tree has been cultivated in many parts of our country for greening and ornament.

It was planted in around 1922. It is 15 m high, its root collar is 1.2 m round and its crown is 14 m wide.

The length of its leaves is less than 30 cm.

The tree has been registered as a natural monument. -0-