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Very large! Redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens, are some of the widest, tallest and long lived trees on the planet. In 2006, a redwood was proclaimed the tallest living thing, measuring almost 380 feet tall.

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What is another name for Sequoia?

Redwood may refer to: * Family Cupressaceae (conifers) ** Sequoia sempervirens - Coast Redwood ** Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Sequoia or Sierra Redwood ** Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood ** Cryptomeria japonica- Sugi * Family Pinaceae (conifers) ** The wood of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), sometimes called 'redwood' in the timber trade * Family Fabaceae (broadleaf) ** Caesalpinia sappan - East Indian Redwood, or Sapanwood tree (first called "brezel wood" in Europe) ** Caesalpinia echinata - South American Redwood, or Brazilwood tree * Family Sterculiaceae (broadleaf) ** Trochetiopsis erythroxylon - St Helena Redwood


What tree does redwood come from?

redwood trees are the worlds tallest and mos amazing tree with a diameter of 30 feet and a height of up to 390 ft, tallest living is hyperion standing 379 feet, the redwoods close relitive the giant sequia is the largest tree but not the tallest and the largest livind is the general saherman tree with a bole volume of 52, 000 cubic square feet and a diameter of 33 to 37 feet , gaining 4 inches in diameter each year, the bark of giant sequia is 3 feet thick and bark of redwood is one foot thick, and both only reside in one area in california, only 99 percent has been gone from the earth due to asteroid , the ice age and humans


Is a mahogany tree deciduous?

Tropical Hibiscus are not deciduous but are evergreen. Because they only grow in warm areas with no frost or tempretures below freezing.But there is a hibiscus,Hibiscus syriacus or Rose of Sharon that is deciduous and is both frost and cold hardy.


What kind of tree has a big trunk?

Oak trees are known for having large trunks compared to other tree species. Their thick and sturdy trunks contribute to their strength and longevity.


How big are seeds of redwood trees?

Redwood tree seeds are typically small, about 4-6 millimeters in size, and are enclosed in small cones. The seeds are winged, allowing them to be dispersed by wind to find suitable locations for germination and growth.

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What is another name for Sequoia?

Redwood may refer to: * Family Cupressaceae (conifers) ** Sequoia sempervirens - Coast Redwood ** Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Sequoia or Sierra Redwood ** Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood ** Cryptomeria japonica- Sugi * Family Pinaceae (conifers) ** The wood of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), sometimes called 'redwood' in the timber trade * Family Fabaceae (broadleaf) ** Caesalpinia sappan - East Indian Redwood, or Sapanwood tree (first called "brezel wood" in Europe) ** Caesalpinia echinata - South American Redwood, or Brazilwood tree * Family Sterculiaceae (broadleaf) ** Trochetiopsis erythroxylon - St Helena Redwood


How do sequoia trees get so large?

Redwood trees get big because of the temperature and the light.Ex:One tree might have been big so the other trees around it had to grow taller to get to the light.


Where are the tallest trees on a slope?

well i have a slope garden and a big tree in with lots of nature and my neighbor has a tree to but compared to her tree its a giant tree in the world


How big is the jaguar compared to a human?

It is around the same.


What tree does redwood come from?

redwood trees are the worlds tallest and mos amazing tree with a diameter of 30 feet and a height of up to 390 ft, tallest living is hyperion standing 379 feet, the redwoods close relitive the giant sequia is the largest tree but not the tallest and the largest livind is the general saherman tree with a bole volume of 52, 000 cubic square feet and a diameter of 33 to 37 feet , gaining 4 inches in diameter each year, the bark of giant sequia is 3 feet thick and bark of redwood is one foot thick, and both only reside in one area in california, only 99 percent has been gone from the earth due to asteroid , the ice age and humans


Is a mahogany tree deciduous?

Tropical Hibiscus are not deciduous but are evergreen. Because they only grow in warm areas with no frost or tempretures below freezing.But there is a hibiscus,Hibiscus syriacus or Rose of Sharon that is deciduous and is both frost and cold hardy.


What is a tap root on a redwood tree?

Oh, dude, a tap root on a redwood tree is like the main root that goes straight down into the ground, you know? It's the big daddy root that helps anchor the tree and sucks up all the water and nutrients. It's like the tree's lifeline, man.


Is 9 kilometers big?

Yes, 9 kilometers is pretty big compared to how fast a human can run.


What percent of the redwood trees were cut down?

A Big Percent!


How big is the red wolf compared to a human?

The wolf's shoulder comes to your waist,or hip.


What does the name Sequoia mean?

it means big tree, dude. also... a language. google it.


Why are redwood trees cut down?

because they are very big and ugly!