King Arthur (tree) facts for kids
The King Arthur tree is a truly massive giant sequoia that lives in California. It's found in a special forest called Garfield Grove, close to the town of Three Rivers. This amazing tree was once known as the California Tree.
The King Arthur tree is super big! Its base alone is about 50 feet (15 meters) wide. That's almost as wide as the famous General Sherman tree, which is known as the largest giant sequoia in the world. In fact, the King Arthur tree is the ninth largest giant sequoia on Earth!
The Garfield Grove, where King Arthur lives, is a huge area. It covers about 2,330 acres (9.4 square kilometers) inside Sequoia National Park. Another part of the grove, about 572 acres, is in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Both of these protected areas are located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in eastern California.
How Big is the King Arthur Tree?
The King Arthur tree is one of the largest living things on our planet. Here are some interesting facts about its size:
- Height: It stands about 270.3 feet (82.4 meters) tall. That's taller than a 20-story building!
- Around the Base: If you tried to hug it, you'd need a lot of friends! The distance around its base is about 104.2 feet (31.8 meters).
- Wood Volume: The main trunk of the tree, called its bole, has an estimated volume of about 40,656 cubic feet (1,151 cubic meters). That's a lot of wood!
