Cloud-like gingko trees line up the streets of Chungju

▲ This photo provided by Chungju city shows a line of cloud-shaped gingko trees. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

CHUNGJU, July 5 (Yonhap) -- The cloud-shaped ginkgo trees, which have been planted along the streets of downtown Chungju, are starting to draw attention.

The city has pruned 2,000 ginkgo trees from eight major roads into a round cloud shape since 2019 to create a unique street atmosphere.

The stem is about five to six meters long, while the top of the trees were cut in a circular shape to save the characteristics of the gingko trees as much as possible.

"We have pruning the branches, which used to cover the store signs, in a way that will revive the beauty of the city," said a city official on Monday. "We will continue to decorate the streets with various trees to provide attractions for citizens and tourists."

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