Possibly the largest living thing in the whole world – General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia with dimensions that’ll drop many jaws. One of the tallest Giant Sequoia trees in the world reaching 275 feet (84.8 meters), the Sherman Tree is reasonably “juvenile”, as its age is estimated between 2200 years and 2700 years. Moreover, it is the biggest Sequoia in the world when compared in terms of volume. Volume of its trunk measured 1487 cubic meters in 2002.
Located in the Sequoia National Park in the United States, east of Visalia, California, General Sherman owes its name to American Civil War veteran General William Tecumseh Sherman. James Wolverton a Lieutenant in the 9th Indiana Cavalry under Sherman and also a naturalist named the Giant Sequoia after his general in 1879. The tree was reckoned as the largest tree in the world in 1931 after a competition with the General Grant tree. Since then, volume of the tree became the major determining factor for measuring the largeness of a tree.
Certain figures about the dimension of the General Sherman clearly indicate the expanse of the tree. Diameter of the tree 4.5 ft (1.4 m) above height point on ground is 25.1 ft (7.7m), diameter 180 ft (55 m) above base is 14.0 ft 4.3 m, diameter 60 ft (18 m) above base is 17.5 ft (5.3 m) and height of first large branch above the base is 130.0 ft (39.6 m).
Interestingly, the largest branch of the tree broke off in 2006. It was a “golf club” or “L” shaped structure protruding from the around a quarter-height down the trunk. The huge branch with 2 m (6 feet) diameter and a length of 30 m (100 feet) crashed the fence surrounding the tree and created a depression in the walkway pavement. Even after the loss of its largest branch General Sherman remains the largest tree.
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By Eugene posted on Oct 22nd, 2008
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looking forward for more information about this. thanks for sharing. Eugene
By Porch Lifts posted on Oct 24th, 2008
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That is one huge tree, even more so when you see it in perspective with a person. There is at least one place in the park where a tree has fallen down and they cut out a hole where you can drive your car through it.
By Coronary Thrombectomy posted on Oct 24th, 2008
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That is amazing. It is a wonder that something like a tree can be sustainable for more than 2000 years! It looks fake when the person is sitting next to it, great post!
By Armen Shirvanian posted on Oct 28th, 2008
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The fact that this tree is larger than any other one on the planet is quite appealing to those that see it in person, as they know that no one else on the planet can say that they have seen a bigger tree. We tend to like absolutes such as this because they remove any thoughts of not having seen the top item in a category. Also, we are glad to point out the experience to others since it is un-toppable in the field of tree size.
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By Haruyoshi posted on Oct 28th, 2008
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What a tall tree? Awesome scene!!!!
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By George posted on Oct 30th, 2008
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Thanks for sharing. Seeing such a wonders around world always amazes me. This Sherman Tree is something this world should be proud of.
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By Haruyoshi posted on Nov 3rd, 2008
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Oh, forget to say huge tall trees always have magic power!
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By Svara posted on Nov 4th, 2008
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I totally love your blog and photos! I love travel images and seeing the world online! You really did a nice job on your blog! Thanks for adding me as a friend too!!
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By Wine Barrels posted on Nov 15th, 2008
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Those are some amazing pictures. Mother nature sure is amazing sometimes, I wish we had tree’s that big everywhere.
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