In terms of volume, General Sherman is the largest single-stem tree in the world today. It can hold up to ten blue whales – the largest animals still in existence, with each adult weighing up to 180 tons.
The General Sherman Tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum), located in the giant forest of Sequoia National Park in California, USA.
General Sherman is 83.8 meters tall – equivalent to a 20-story building, with a diameter of 7.7 meters, and an estimated trunk volume of 1,500 cubic meters.
General Sherman is the largest single-stem tree on Earth today.
General Sherman is estimated to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old. For giant sequoias, this is only considered “middle age,” so the tree can still grow for many more centuries.
The name “General Sherman” was given by naturalist James Wolverton in 1879. He named it after his superior during the Civil War, General William Tecumseh Sherman, who was then the Commander of the Union Army.
The beauty of the giant sequoia.
General Sherman is currently the largest recorded tree.
Today, General Sherman is a major attraction at Sequoia National Park.
From the highway running through the National Park, visitors can easily access the tree via a trail.
