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What Is the Worlds Largest Tree?
Giant sequoias, also called Sierra redwood, are the overall biggest trees in the world.
And if youve seen them, youll know they are a feast for the senses.
Giant sequoias can grow up to around 300 feet, sometimes even more.
Justhow big is General Sherman, you ask?
Its immense size is not due to its age, however.
Instead, its enormous size is because of its very rapid growth.
But General Sherman is not the only titan in the Giant Forest.
At around 3,200 years old, the President is also the oldest living redwood.
Note: These numbers are only the trunk volume of each tree, excluding branches.
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Another giant sequoia is located in the Sequoia National Park, with over 45,100 cu ft of wood.
The Four Biggest Trees by Volume Outside of the US
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Cheewhat Giant is a red cedar discovered in 1988.
Many of them can be found in Sequoia National Parks Giant Forest.
However, examples exist all over the US.
Although, California does seem to be the ultimate tree-growing location.
The below examples are trees from yesteryear that would still be record-holders today.
Lets take a look at a few of them now.
However, during its last measurement in 2019, the Hyperion isstanding tall at 308 feet and 9.7 inches.
If you cant imagine how tall this tree is, just think ofsix standard-issue bowling lanesor a 37-story building.
Its height equates tothelength of a football field!
Unfortunately, these rainforest giants are highly endangered.
In fact, its under theIUCN red listbecause of its over-harvesting for decades.
But thanks to theDanum Valley Conservation Area, these record-breaking trees continue to stand tall.
ThisSitka Spruce giantis the only of its kind, at least in this list.
However, the trees exact location is undisclosed to protect it from vandals and tourists.
Close to this giant sequoia grows slightly lower sequoias, although its exact location is not available.
The tallest White Knight tree measured has an incredible 299 feet in height.
Its estimated to be more than 300 years old.
Thanks to the discovery, 52 hectares of the area were turned into a forest reserve.
The title previously belonged to the 4,852 years old Methuselah tree.
However, the unnamed bristlecone pine was confirmed in 2012 as being older.
As of 2021, its age stands at 5,069 years old.
It has thewidest tree trunkwith a circumference of 119 feet.
This gives it a 38 feet diameter.
Some trees can exceed 180-feet crown sizes, they usually have branches resting on the ground.
Self-supporting crown structures like that of the Chamchurri are extremely rare.
In fact, there is only one other example known to exist.
Located in a gold course in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Its only a few feet short of the Chamchuri with a crown spread measuring 193 feet.
Some are so large and precious that their location is a secret to protect them.
