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Aug 9, 2024 · General Sherman is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, in the U.S. state of California. By volume, it is the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth. It is estimated to be around 2,300 to 2,700 years old.
Feb 5, 2024 · General Sherman is estimated to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old, which makes it squarely middle-aged in the world of giant sequoias, some of which make it past 3,000 years. This means that...
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Dec 6, 2023 · Location: Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park. Amenities. 2 listed. There are taller trees, and wider trees, but the General Sherman Tree contains more wood (volume) in its trunk than any other tree on Earth. Behind the Sherman Tree are the General Grant, President, Lincoln, and Stagg trees.
General Sherman is a giant sequoia ( Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree located at an elevation of 2,109 m (6,919 ft) above sea level in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, in the U.S. state of California. By volume, it is the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth.
The General Sherman tree—a giant sequoia in Sequoia National Park, California—is the world's largest tree (in bulk).
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Jan 22, 2024 · Known as the largest tree by volume in the world, this giant sequoia is not just a natural wonder but a symbol of the enduring beauty of the American wilderness. In this article, we explore the age, location, and rich history of the General Sherman Tree, a must-see for anyone visiting California.