• General Sherman is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree located at an elevation of 2,109 m (6,919 ft)...
  • Located in America’s second oldest national park, Sequoia, the General Sherman Tree is the largest tree in the world.
  • There are taller trees, and wider trees, but the General Sherman Tree contains more wood (volume) in its trunk than any other tree on Earth.
  • The General Sherman tree has a diameter of 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) at the base and a circumference of 31.3 meters (102.6 feet).
  • The undisputed King of the Forest, the General Sherman Tree is not only the largest living tree in the world, but the largest living organism, by volume, on the planet.
  • Let's first admit that the General Sherman Tree is a bucket list item. If you haven't been there and seen it with your own eyes, you HAVE to see it.
  • There are conservation efforts in place for the General Sherman tree, particularly aimed at protecting it from natural threats and human impact.
  • Specifically, it’s the General Sherman Tree in California’s Sequoia National Park , an hour and a half drive from Fresno.
  • Probably not enough to adequately express your reaction when you see the monster of all monsters that is the General Sherman Tree, the world’s largest living tree.
  • Nestled within the scenic landscapes of California's Sierra Nevada, the General Sherman Tree stands as a testament to the grandeur and resilience of nature.