Tallest tree in the World!

The coast redwood is the world’s tallest tree and is one of three Sequoia tree species, along with the Dawn Redwood, and the Giant Sequoia. The Coast Redwoods grow in natural stands along a thin coastal area on the Pacific coast in Northern California, and Southern Oregon. 

Before we get to the actual tallest plant in the world, lets talk about its little brother “Stratosphere Giant” which is also located in Northern California (yes it’s true everything is bigger in California) located in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The “Stratosphere Giant,” stands 369 feet.

Now on to the Worlds tallest tree which is being preserved by scientists like Steve Sillet from Humboldt State University who don’t want to see the worlds tallest tree get destroyed by tourism. The tree which is nicknamed Hyperion” lies somewhere in the Redwood National Park, and stands 379 feet 4 inches tall. Hyperion was first discovered on August 25th, 2006 by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylo.

Unlike another historically large California Sequioa tree, “General Sherman,” Hyperion is actually expected to continue growing. The landmark General Sherman will not get any taller because the top of the tree is dead.

There are tree’s in the park that have more wood density and larger trunks such as Del Norte Titan, but Hyperion is the tallest.

Below is a close up look at the majestic “Hyperion” tree.