Redwood Tree

The Redwood tree is part of the cypress family. The name of the species is the Sequoia Sempervirens.Sempervirens.org:Sequoia sempervirens. The redwood forest is located in parts of Oregon and northern California along the Pacific Coast of the United States.Sempervirens: The Coastal Redwood Forest

The Redwood is considered the world's tallest tree in existence.msnbc.com: Redwood confirmed as world's tallest tree It is also the state tree of California.NetState: California State Tree Redwoods can grow to a height of 367 feet and a width of 22 feet at the base. According to evidence, they were present on earth at the same time as the dinosaurs. The National Park Service states that, "Fossil records have shown that relatives of today's coast redwoods thrived in the Jurassic Era 160 million years ago." The tree traditionally has a life span of about 600 years, but can live over 2,000 years. They have been able to thrive in Northern California due to the area's unique moist and cool environment.NPS.gov:About the Trees

• • Mahalo's Guide to Gardening

• National Arbor Day Foundation: Redwood Tree Guide

• The Earth Times: Save The Redwoods/Boycott (1999)

• Salon.com: Voyage to the top of the trees (2007)

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