Which Tree Is the Tallest?

Hyperion, a coast redwood in Redwood National Park, California, was measured at 115.92 metres (380.3 feet) in 2006, making it the tallest living tree on Earth. Coast redwoods, which grow along the foggy coast of northern California and southern Oregon, are the tallest tree species, with dozens of individuals exceeding 100 metres. They can live over 2,000 years and their trunks can reach 7 metres in diameter. Their height is supported by fog drip (providing moisture at the canopy level) and the mild, wet coastal climate. The exact location of Hyperion is kept semi-secret to protect it from excessive foot traffic.