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Sequoioideae, commonly referred to as redwoods, is a subfamily of coniferous trees within the family Cupressaceae, that range in the northern hemisphere. It includes the largest and tallest trees in the world. The trees in the subfamily are amongst the most notable trees in the world and are common ornamental trees.
Common names include coast redwood, coastal redwood and California redwood. It is an evergreen , long-lived, monoecious tree living 1,200–2,200 years or more. [ 4 ] This species includes the tallest living trees on Earth, reaching up to 115.9 m (380.1 ft) in height (without the roots ) and up to 8.9 m (29 ft) in diameter at breast height .
Hyperion is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in California that is the world's tallest known living tree, measured at 116.07 metres (380.8 ft) tall in 2019. [1] [3] Hyperion was discovered on August 25, 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor. [4]
Redwood National Park, California, United States Western North America [1] [2] It reached 116.07 metres (380.8 ft) in 2019. [3] The second and sixth tallest trees, both redwoods, were also found at Redwood National Park in 2006 when Hyperion was found, and were named Helios 114.8 metres (377 ft), and Icarus 113.1 metres (371 ft) tall. [3]
The tallest tree in the world is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) growing in Northern California that has been named Hyperion. In September 2012, it was measured at 115.72 meters (379.7 feet) tall. [6] There are 7 other coastal redwoods known to be over 112 meters (367 feet) in height, and 222 specimens over 105 meters (344 feet). [7]
I went to Redwood National and State Parks for the first time. From poisonous plants to the actual height of the trees, here's what I didn't expect.
The tree has continued to grow and measured 113.11 m (371.1 ft) in 2010 and 113.61 m (372.7 ft) in 2013. [4] It is a specimen of the species Sequoia sempervirens, the Coast Redwood. The tree features three prominent burls on the southwestern side of its trunk and is surrounded by a large number of trees of almost equal size.
Their discoveries have fueled research and public interest in coast redwoods, which are now a World Heritage Site. Michael is a main character of the non-fiction book (2007) The Wild Trees. [6] The narrative includes how Taylor began exploring for tall trees, measuring tallest trees, and later networking with Pacific coast forest researchers.