The vegetation of the planet has always amazed mankind with its beauty, unusual forms, height and other indicators. Trees occupy a special place in the wide world of flora. These are green plants with leaves, roots, stems, flowers and seeds. They can be attributed to the oldest inhabitants of the planet. Naturally, there are representatives who are considered giants. People tried to determine the highest tree for a long time.
Only some tree species can reach record heights. These include eucalyptus trees, sequoia and Douglas fir. These are the champions in height among the trees.
However, the tallest tree still refers to sequoias. These giants grow in North America, in the Pacific coast. There are National Parks in the state of California where these representatives of the plant world are under human protection. Sequoias are also found on the streets of some US cities. They can reach a height of 100 meters.
But the tallest tree on Earth grows in the US National Park, which is called Redwood. This is a sequoia, whose growth is 115.8 meters. It was discovered by researchers Christopher Atkins and Mike Taylor in 2006. Scientists suggest that the tree, which received the name Hyperion, is approximately 800 years old. Its volume is 502 cubic meters.
Up to this point, the record belonged to the sequoia, which was called the "Stratospheric Giant". Its height was 112.8 meters. But now she was only given the fourth place, because at the same time with Hyperion, two more giants were found: Helios (114.6 meters) and Icarus (113.14 meters).
So, today the tallest tree belongs to the sequoia species. However, scientists suggest that some time ago, the record holders were eucalyptus trees growing in Australia. But now they are about 15 meters behind the sequoia.
There is another type of tree that can be attributed to the giant. This is a Douglas fir. Some representatives of this species reach a height of 90 meters.
Many tourists would like to admire such beauties. But they are carefully guarded so that nothing interferes with their growth and development. The exact location of these giants has not been disclosed. Therefore, only a few were able to see the tallest tree in the world. Photography is also a rarity. There are officially taken pictures and photographs of random eyewitnesses.
Such giants need special conditions for growth. Firstly, it is a good root system. It nourishes the tree, absorbing from the soil all the substances necessary for development and water. A good root system is necessary to keep such a giant on the ground. It is believed that it is equal in volume to the crown of the tree.
You can accurately determine the growth of a plant, but you cannot definitely name its age. It is usually counted on the rings on the trunk in the area of the cut. Each year, a tree forms a layer of wood, that is, a ring.
The highest tree is the property of all mankind. Unique specimens amaze with their grandeur and power. However, it is necessary to protect not only these amazing giants, but also all wildlife.
