Which species of tree holds the record for being the tallest in the world?
Douglas Fir
Coast Redwood
Sitka Spruce
Mountain Ash
Fact: The tallest trees in the world are coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), which grow along the coasts of northern California and southern Oregon. These towering giants typically reach heights of nearly 350 feet, with the tallest known living tree—named Hyperion—measuring an astonishing 380.8 feet. Hyperion was discovered in 2006, deep within a remote section of Redwood National Park. Their extraordinary height is made possible by a combination of ideal climate conditions, nutrient-rich soil, thick bark that shields them from fire and disease, and a lifespan that can exceed 2,000 years.
Correct Answer: Coast Redwood