The forests of this Tertiary relict endemic taxon are found notably within a specially protected area between Dalyan and Köyceğiz in Muğla Province, where a  zone is set aside as a nature reserve and arboretum for the preservation of the species. A large stand also surrounds Marmaris. Another sweetgum forest area of  under protection is situated in Burdur's district of Bucak alongside Karacaören dam reservoir on the road to Antalya.
Specifically, the habitats of this Tertiary relict endemic plant are found primarily within a designated conservation area between Dalyan and Köyceğiz in Muğla Province, which serves as a nature reserve and arboretum for its protection. Additionally, there is a significant stand surrounding Marmaris, while another protected sweetgum forest area can be found in Burdur's district of Bucak near the Karacaören dam reservoir on the route to Antalya.