The California State Tree

Facts about the California state tree, the California coast redwood Sequoia sempervirens and the giant sequoia Seqouiadendron giganteum. The two varieties of this tree.

The sequoia was named as the official state tree of California in 1937 by the State Legislature.

These redwoods are now only growing along the Pacific Coast, although they were once commonly growing all over Northern Hemisphere.

The sequoia's are preserved and protected in California's state parks and national forests, and anyone can visit the parks and view these fantastic giant tall trees where they are growing.

I have personally seen the redwood groves along the Pacific Coast. It's very beautiful and I recommend it highly.

The Kings Canyon is home the General Sherman giant sequoia, it's a beautiful national park in California, with lodges and campgrounds. The park has groves of these giant trees, it's really spectacular to view them up close.

The coast redwoods are known as the tallest trees in the World, growing to over 379 feet in the Redwood National Park and in other state parks.

The famous giant General Sherman in Kings Canyon National Park, is more than 274 feet tall, and about 102 feet in diameter at the base.

It's known as the largest tree in the World for its overall volume and size, and its majestic size is so awesome it takes your breath away.

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