Do you know the name of the tallest tree in the world?
Written by Sneh Chaudhry on February 5, 2024
There are many trees in the world that will surprise you, But there is also a tree whose height makes even Qutub Minar and the Statue of Liberty look dwarf. Do you know its name?
Everyone is curious to know about the wonders of the world. There are 7 wonders on earth, about which most people know, but there are many more things about which many people do not know.
Now if I tell you that there is a tree in this world which has a height more than that of Qutub Minar and the Statue of Liberty, then many will be surprised. But in reality, there are such trees.
Due to its height, the name of this tree is recorded in the world records. It is known as the tallest tree in the world. Its name is Hyperion, Coast Redwood. It was first noticed in 2006.
Now you might be wondering where the world’s tallest tree is found. So let us tell you that this tree is currently found in California, North America. The height of this tree present in the National Park of California is about 115.85 meters. The height of Qutub Minar is 73 meters, while the height of the Statue of Liberty is 93 meters.
It’s so high that you can see from a distance into a national park in California but wait. No one is allowed to go near it. If found wandering around this tree, you can face jail. A fine of $10,838.02 (Fijian Dollars) can be imposed.
The tree’s name Coast Redwood is derived from ancient Greek. Its roots are very deep and it has no branches. A couple first discovered this plant in 2006. Since then it has been conserved.
If you stand under this tree in the scorching sun, you will realize that the temperature there is 4 to 5 degrees Celsius lower. Today this tree has become the center of attraction for tourists. Many people go to see it. But no one can see its end.