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  1. Sequoiadendron giganteum - Wikipedia

    • Sequoiadendron giganteum, also known as the giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood or Wellingtonia is a coniferous tree, classified in the family Cupressaceae in the subfamily Sequoioideae. Giant sequoia specimens are the most massive trees on Earth. They are native to the groves on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range of C… See more

    Etymology

    The etymology of the genus name has been presumed—initially in The Yosemite Book by Josiah Whitney in 1868 … See more

    Description

    Giant sequoia specimens are the most massive individual trees in the world. They grow to an average height of 50–85 m (164–279 ft) with trunk diameters ranging from 6–8 m (20–26 ft). Record trees have been meas… See more

    Distribution

    The natural distribution of giant sequoias is restricted to a limited area of the western Sierra Nevada, California. As a paleoendemic species, they occur in scattered groves, with a total of 81 groves (see … See more

     
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    Apr 19, 2024 · Explore the tallest trees on Earth and their diverse habitats at Redwood National and State Parks. Find out how to plan your visit, learn about the condors, and join the restoration program.

  4. Giant Sequoias - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National …

    Oct 16, 2023 · Learn about the largest trees in the world, their adaptations to fire and climate, and how to visit them in the Sierra Nevada. See photos, facts, and research on giant sequoias and their ecosystems.

  5. Giant Sequoias and Redwoods: The Largest and Tallest …

    May 5, 2017 · Learn about the differences and similarities between giant sequoias and coast redwoods, two species of skyscraper trees that exist primarily in Northern California. Find out how they survive, grow, reproduce …

  6. Giant redwood - Sequoiadendron giganteum | Plants

    Learn about the giant redwood, the largest tree in the world by volume, native to California and threatened by overexploitation and fire changes. Find out how Kew Gardens conserves and displays this magnificent species in its gardens and …

  7. Mighty redwoods: The tallest trees on Earth - Kew

    Sep 4, 2019 · Learn about the coastal redwoods and giant redwoods that grow in Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. Discover how they adapt to fire, live for thousands of years and are the tallest trees on Earth.

  8. Giant sequoia | Description, Size, Endangered, & Facts

    Oct 19, 2024 · Giant sequoia, (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coniferous evergreen tree of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), the largest of all trees in bulk and the most massive non-clonal organism by volume. The giant sequoia …

  9. The giant sequoia, Sequoiadendron giganteum

    Learn about the remarkable giant redwood trees of California and discover the story of Sequoyah, a Cherokee man who created a written language for his people. He is generally believed to have influenced the scientific name of …