General Sherman, Giant sequoia in Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, United States
The General Sherman tree reaches a height of 83.8 meters and maintains a diameter of 11.1 meters at its base, establishing its status as Earth's largest tree by volume.
Naturalist James Wolverton, who served under General William Tecumseh Sherman in the 9th Indiana Cavalry, designated the tree's name in 1879 during his expeditions.
The Kaweah Colony temporarily renamed the tree after Karl Marx in 1886, reflecting their socialist values before the establishment of Sequoia National Park reversed the change.
Visitors access the tree through maintained pathways in the Giant Forest, with protective measures including fire-resistant wrapping implemented during forest fire threats.
The tree experienced a notable event in 2006 when its largest branch, comparable in size to regular tree trunks, broke off and damaged the surrounding walkway.
Location: Tulare County
Height: 83.8 m
Diameter: 4.3 m
Website: https://nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/sherman.htm
GPS coordinates: 36.58167,-118.75139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
These trees stand as natural monuments across the globe. Some are recognized for their age, like Old Tjikko in Sweden and Methuselah in California. Others, such as General Sherman and Hyperion, set records for size and height. The collection includes cultural landmarks like the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Sri Lanka and ecological wonders like the Dragon Blood Trees of Socotra. From ancient baobabs to giant sequoias, each specimen represents botanical heritage.
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