G is for Giant Sequoia

Well, gee whiz, here Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC Wednesday Round 5 is at G!



Giant Sequoias are the world's largest trees in terms of total volume ....They grow to an average height of 50-85 m (165-280 ft) and 6-8 m (18-24 ft) in diameter. Record trees have been measured to be 94.8 m (311 ft) in height and 17 m (57 ft) in diameter. The oldest known Giant Sequoia based on ring count is 3,500 years old. Sequoia bark is fibrous, furrowed, and may be 90 cm (3 ft) thick at the base of the columnar trunk. It provides significant fire protection for the trees....(from Wikipedia)

Grandson Byron Shock at base
of Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park
photos by Candace Shock

Grizzley Giant
Mariposa Grove
Yosemite National Park

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