Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Giant sequoia, also known as Bigtree, Sierra redwood
The Giant Sequoia (*Sequoiadendron giganteum*) is renowned as the largest tree species on Earth. This redwood is native to California's Sierra Nevada region. Some of the oldest recorded Giant Sequoias are over 3,000 years old.
Key Facts About Giant sequoia
Attributes of Giant sequoia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
50 m to 85 m
Spread
8 m to 18 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
N/A
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Giant sequoia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pines and allies
Family
Cypress
Genus
Giant sequoia
Species
Giant sequoia