The Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens - this means “ever living”) naturally grows on the North coast of America along the Pacific Ocean. It is an evergreen, long-lived, monoecious tree living for up to 2,000 years, and is commonly considered the tallest tree in the world, reaching up to 115.5 m
Its reddish brown bark is thick soft and fibrous. The crown is conical, with horizontal to slightly drooping branches. Unlike most conifers, this tree will re-sprout from the remaining stump if cut to the ground. Coast Redwood reproduces both sexually and asexually. Seed production begins at 10-15 years of age, and large seed crops occur frequently, but viability of the seed is low, typically below 20%. The thick, tannin-rich bark, combined with foliage that starts high above the ground provides good protection from both fire and insect damage, contributing to the Coast Redwood's longevity.
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