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Q: What characteristics of a giant sequoia allows it to grow so tall?
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How tall does a giant sequoia grow in meters?

The Giant Sequoia Tree grows to 83 meters.


Do redwoods grow in sequoia national park?

Generally speaking, redwoods do no grow in Sequoia National Park. Sequoia National Park contains the giant sequoia. Redwoods, on the other hand, are found along the coastline, and not in the mountains.


Do Giant sequoia trees grow in California?

yes im pretty sure


How do you grow a giant sequoia in South Florida?

I don't think you can. It is too hot and humid there. The Sequoia grows in a cooler mountain climate of about 3,000 feet.


In which hemisphere does the giant sequoia grow?

The giant Sequoia tree grows only in the western hemisphere, in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. They belong to the same family as the Redwood tree but are a separate species.


How tall do trees get?

they may grow only about an average of 250 FEET! the most! Sequoia sempervirens (also called Giant Sequoia or Redwood) are often 110m (350 ft) and can be taller.


When does a sequoia tree stop growing and why?

The giant sequoia trees do not stop growing completely but like most trees, they do cease to grow in the winter. This is due to a lack of nutrients needed to support the tree's growth.


What is the name of the largest plant in the world?

The largest plant on Earth is a tree called the Giant Sequoia. They are a tree native to the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and grow an average of 165 to 280 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of 18 to 24 feet. The record holding Giant Sequoia is 311 feet tall, and the largest individual plant on Earth. The oldest known Giant Sequoia tree is 3,500 years old!


In what state does the sequoia grow?

In Northern California in the Sequoia National Forest.


Is redwood and dogwood trees?

Redwoods are one of the Sequoiaidea family.The Sequoia dendrogiganteum, Giant Sequioa is shorter and fatter, and inhabits the Sierra Nevada. They can grow up to 270 feet high, and 20-25 feet in diameter. They live to 3,000 years or more.The Coastal redwood, Sequoia sempervirens, is taller and skinnier. The Redwood may grow to 370 feet high, and 10-25 feet in diameter. They grow on the Northern coasts of California and may reach 2000 years of age.


Why does giant sequoia trees grow on the west side of California inyo mountains?

Because that is where the right amount of sunlight hits the trees so that spot supports the trees life


Do redwood trees grow in Alaska?

Yes I have several in my yard as well as 1 giant Sequoia all over 7 years old, 1 20 plus feet tall