Sequoia
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Sequoia
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Sequoias are giant trees that can live for thousands of years. They have thick reddish bark and can grow as tall as a 26-story building!
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Sequoia is a towering giant, often sporting a reddish-brown, deeply furrowed bark that can be meters thick. Its canopy is conical, covered in tiny, scale-like, bluish-green leaves, making it visually distinct from most other conifers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyCupressaceaeGenusSequoiadendron
Category
TreesRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Imagine driving your car through a tunnel carved inside a fallen Sequoia log!
Its reddish wood resists decay, making fallen logs last for many centuries.
Sequoia seeds are as tiny as an oat flake, but grow into colossal trees.
The largest Sequoia, General Sherman, is the biggest living thing on Earth by volume!
Special abilities
Ability
Fire Shield Bark
Sequoia has incredibly thick, fibrous bark that helps it survive scorching wildfires, protecting its vital inner layers.
Ability
Giant's Resilience
Sequoia can live for over 3,000 years, growing to immense sizes thanks to its robust structure and slow, steady growth.
Ability
Fire-Starter Seeds
Sequoia's cones often need heat from fire to open and release their seeds, helping new trees sprout after a blaze.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-95 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-20 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 600-1100 cm
- Lifespan
- 2000-3200 years
- Fruit Type
- Cone
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
eats
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on young Sequoia seedlings.
eats
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Feeds on seeds from Sequoia cones.
shelters
Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis
Nests in the cavities of old-growth Sequoia trees.
shelters
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
Uses hollowed-out Sequoia trunks as dens.
Traits
Coniferous
Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Also known as
Giant SequoiaSierra RedwoodWellingtonia
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Enjoy the beauty of sequoias from a safe distance and be careful around their large roots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Sequoia?
50-95 m
How wide does Sequoia spread?
10-20 m
Is Sequoia edible?
No
How big is Sequoia?
600-1100 cm
How long does Sequoia live?
2000-3200 years
Where is Sequoia usually found?
Mountain regions
What kind of fruit does Sequoia produce?
Cone
How fast does Sequoia grow?
Medium
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