Exciting Facts About World's Tallest Tree

Did you know that the world's tallest tree is located in California?

A. True

B. False

Answer:

A. True

The world's tallest tree, known as Hyperion, is indeed located in California. Hyperion is a coast redwood tree and stands at a staggering height of 379.7 feet (115.7 meters).

This giant tree was discovered in Redwood National Park in 2006, and it overtook the previous record holder, a coast redwood named Stratosphere Giant, which is 370.5 feet (113.1 meters) tall.

Coast redwoods, also known as Sequoia sempervirens, are native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon. These magnificent trees can live for over 2,000 years and are among the tallest trees in the world.

Visitors to Redwood National Park can marvel at the beauty and grandeur of Hyperion and other awe-inspiring coast redwoods that populate the park.

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