Hyperion (tree)
Hyperion is the name of a coast redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) in California, United States. It is the world's tallest known living tree, measuring 116.07 m (380.8 ft).[1]
Hyperion is estimated to be 600 to 800 years old.[2] It was discovered on 25 August 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor.[3] It was found in a remote area of Redwood National Park.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "What Is the World's Tallest Tree?". Live Science. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ↑ "The World's Tallest Tree Is Officially Off-Limits". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ↑ Preston, Richard (1 October 2006). "Tall for its age – Climbing a record breaking redwood". The New Yorker. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
Other websites[change | change source]
- M.D. Vaden.com: Information about the Hyperion Coast Redwood Tree
- BBC Radio documentary featuring Hyperion
