United States
Redwood Forest
Welcome to the redwood forest! Along the foggy coast of California grow giant coast redwoods, trees so tall they seem to touch the clouds.
Why is it special?
Coast redwoods are the tallest trees on Earth, with some soaring over 350 feet high — taller than a 30-story building!
Some of these giant trees have been alive for more than 1,000 years.
How does it live?
Redwoods thrive in the foggy, misty climate along the California coast, drinking moisture right out of the fog through their needles.
Their thick, spongy bark can be over a foot deep, protecting them from fire and insects.
Amazing facts
The tallest known redwood tree is called Hyperion and stands about 380 feet tall.
Redwood bark is fire-resistant, helping the trees survive forest fires that other trees couldn't.
Quick facts
- The tallest known redwood tree is called Hyperion and stands about 380 feet tall.
- Redwood bark is fire-resistant, helping the trees survive forest fires that other trees couldn't.
- A single redwood tree can hold thousands of gallons of water inside its massive trunk.
- Redwoods can grow new trunks, called sprouts, right from their roots or stumps.