Giant Sequoia Sequoiadendron giganteum
Location: 37141 Second St. Park: Niles Elementary School District: Niles Native to: California Tree type: conifer Leaf retention: evergreen
Comments: Evergreen conifer native to California. Trees are a grey-green with short cedar like needles and thick red bark. Locally, these trees can be 100' tall with a 25' spread. Giant Sequoias are the largest trees in the world and are some of the oldest at over 3,300 years.
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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.
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Illustration by Hugh Danaher |
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