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Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

Redwoods are giant trees that can grow very tall and live for thousands of years. They have thick, reddish-brown bark and soft, needle-like leaves that stay green all year round.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Redwood is an incredibly tall, majestic tree with thick, furrowed reddish-brown bark that can appear cinnamon-colored. Its small, dark green needle-like leaves form a dense, conical crown high above the ground.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyCupressaceaeGenusSequoia

Redwood

Interesting facts

Redwood forests store more carbon dioxide than any other forest on Earth!

Redwoods are Earth's tallest living things, taller than a 30-story skyscraper!

Some Redwood trees can drink hundreds of gallons of water every day!

Their mighty trunks can weigh more than 10 large elephants combined!

Special abilities

Redwood has extra-thick, fibrous bark that helps it survive wildfires by insulating its vital tissues from heat.

Redwood can absorb moisture directly from coastal fog through its needles, helping it thrive in drier periods.

Redwood can sprout new trees from its roots or fallen trunks, allowing it to regenerate even after major damage.

Measurements & details

Height: 60-115 m
Canopy Spread: 10-20 m
Is Edible: No
Trunk Diameter: 300-800 cm
Lifespan: 600-2200 years
Fruit Type: Cone
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf Type: Evergreen

Ecological connections

eats

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

browses on young Redwood seedlings

shelters

Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

nests in branches and eats its seeds

depends on

Sulphur Tuft

Hypholoma fasciculare

decomposes fallen Redwood logs and branches

shelters

Spotted Owl

Strix occidentalis

nests in the high canopies of old-growth Redwoods

Traits

Nitrogen Fixing

These amazing organisms are like nature's tiny fertilizer factories! They take nitrogen from the air and turn it into food for plants, enriching the soil for everyone.

Coniferous

Imagine trees with needles instead of flat leaves and special cones that hold their seeds. These evergreens bring green to the forest all year long!

Evergreen

These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!

Ancient Lineage

These fascinating organisms carry echoes of the deep past, with ancestors that have roamed the Earth for an incredible span of time. They are living links to ancient worlds!

Forest

These lush habitats are filled with countless trees, offering homes to a huge variety of plants and animals! Immerse yourself in the green canopy.

Longevous

Marvel at organisms that have an incredible capacity to live for a very, very long time, sometimes spanning centuries or even millennia. They are the elders of the natural world!

Keystone Species

Discover the hidden heroes of nature! These special species play an incredibly important role in their habitat, holding the entire ecosystem together like a crucial piece of a puzzle.