17. Redwood Tree
Description
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This tree was introduced to Europe in the mid-19th century. At over 110 metres, it is the tallest tree in the world. Several specimens can be found on Aiglon territory. Its name comes from the Indian chief See-Quayah, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet. This tree produces very small seeds, around 250,000 per kilo, which is a contradiction in terms compared to its size. Its bark is thick, spongy and fibrous. That's why it's called the boxer's tree, because you can use it as a kind of punching bag.
Practical Information
Latin name: Sequoiadendron giganteum Origin: California, USA Circumference: 520 cm Height: 32 m Lifespan: 3,500 years and more
Remarkable trees walk
This tree was introduced to Europe in the mid-19th century. At over 110 metres, it is the tallest tree in the world. Several specimens can be found on Aiglon territory. Its name comes from the Indian chief See-Quayah, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet. This tree produces very small seeds, around 250,000 per kilo, which is a contradiction in terms compared to its size. Its bark is thick, spongy and fibrous. That's why it's called the boxer's tree, because you can use it as a kind of punching bag.
Practical Information
Latin name: Sequoiadendron giganteum Origin: California, USA Circumference: 520 cm Height: 32 m Lifespan: 3,500 years and more