Del Norte Titan facts for kids
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Arborist M.D. Vaden next to the coastal redwood Del Norte Titan in the winter of 2008. The groundcover plants are western sword fern and redwood sorrel.
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| Species | Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) |
| Height | 93.57 m (307.0 ft) |
| Diameter | 7.22 m (23.7 ft) |
| Volume of trunk | 1,062 m3 (37,500 cu ft) |
The Del Norte Titan is a giant coast redwood tree found in Del Norte County, Northern California. This amazing tree is known for its huge size. It is at least 23.7 feet (7.2 m) wide at chest height. This measurement is taken about 4.5 feet or 1.4 metres above the ground. The tree also stands incredibly tall at 307 feet (94 m).
The Del Norte Titan is one of the largest trees in the world.
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How Big is the Del Norte Titan?
The Del Norte Titan was measured by a botanist named Stephen C. Sillett. He found that it is the fifth largest coast redwood tree in the world. Some people even thought it was the largest based on its main trunk. However, a bigger tree was found in 2014. Another tree called Lost Monarch, which is in the same park, actually has more wood. This is true if you count all its lower stems. The fourth largest coast redwood is named Iluvatar. It grows in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.
When Was it Discovered?
The Del Norte Titan was found in 1998. It was discovered along with other huge coast redwoods. These trees are all part of a special area called the Grove of Titans. This grove is not an official name, but it is well-known. It is located inside Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Experts believe the Del Norte Titan contains about 37,200 cubic feet (1,050 m3) of wood. A writer named Richard Preston shared some information about this amazing grove.
Where is the Grove of Titans?
The Del Norte Titan is part of the Grove of Titans. Many other very large Coast Redwoods grow nearby. For a long time, the exact spot of these trees was kept a secret. Arborists, who are tree experts, wanted to protect the trees. They did not want too many visitors to harm the area. But in 2011, a visitor shared the location online.
See also
In Spanish: Titán del Norte para niños
