California Redwood
Sequoia sempervirens (D.Don) Endl.
Sequoia sempervirens is the only living species in the genus Sequoia, belonging to the cypress family Cupressaceae. Known as the California Redwood, it is an evergreen, long-lived tree that can reach heights of up to 116.22 m and diameters of 8.9 m. It is native to coastal California and the southwestern corner of Oregon. Before extensive logging in the 1850s, it covered an estimated 810,000 ha. Many redwoods are now preserved in parks and some large specimens have official names.
Description
Sequoia sempervirens is an evergreen, monoecious tree with a lifespan of 1,200–2,200 years or more. It is the tallest tree species on Earth and has a naturally restricted range. The species was first published in 1847 and is found in regions including TR, IE, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, IT, PT, MX, Channel Is., Ireland, Northern Ireland, Madeira, England, Scotland, Wales, AM, AU, and NZ. It is preserved in various state and national parks due to its height, long lifespan, and ecological significance.
Other common names
coast redwoodCoastal RedwoodCalifornia RedwoodRedwood
Distribution
TR · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · IT · PT · MX · Channel Is. · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Madeira · England · Scotland · Wales · AM · AU · NZ · Garden Route National Park · BR · Antioquia · Global · Jardín Botánico de Bogotá · TW · Bogotá, D.C. · Baleares · California · Italy
Synonyms
Taxodium nutkaenseTaxodium sempervirensSequoia religiosaSequoia taxifoliaSequoia pyramidataSchubertia sempervirensSteinhauera sempervirensCondylocarpus sempervirensGigantabies taxifoliaSequoia sempervirens var. nana-pendulaSequoia sempervirens var. adpressaSequoia sempervirens f. adpressaSequoia sempervirens var. albospicaSequoia sempervirens var. glaucaSequoia sempervirens f. glaucaSequoia sempervirens f. pendulaSequoia sempervirens var. pendula