General Sherman tree
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The General Sherman tree is a Giant Sequoia. It is the largest tree in the world (and sometimes considered the largest organism), as measured by the volume of its trunk (1487 cubic metres as of 2002). It is approximately 2,200 years old. The tree is located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park, at 36° 34′ 55″ N, 118° 45′ 04″ W
It is named after General William Tecumseh Sherman, American Civil War leader.
See List of famous trees.
Statistics
| Meters | Feet | |
|---|---|---|
| Height above base | 83.8 | 274.9 |
| Circumference at ground | 31.1 | 102.6 |
| Maximum diameter at base | 11.1 | 36.5 |
| Diameter 1.5 m above base | 8.25 | 27.0 |
| Diameter 18 m (60') above base | 5.3 | 17.5 |
| Diameter 55 m (180') above base | 4.3 | 14.0 |
| Diameter of largest branch | 2.1 | 6.8 |
| Height of first large branch above the base | 39.6 | 130.0 |
| Average crown spread | 32.5 | 106.5 |
