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    The General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park is how tall?

    Question #23452. Asked by Twig. (Oct 21 02 5:27 AM)


    KIWI IN OZ

    		The height above the base is 274.9 feet.
    The estimated weight of the trunk is 1385 tons.
    The circumference at the ground is 102.6 feet.
    The maximum diameter at the base is 36.5 feet.
    The diameter 60 feet above the base is 17.5 feet.
    The diameter 180 feet above the base is 14 feet.
    The diameter of the largest branch is 6.8 feet.
    The height of the first large branch above the base is 130 feet.
    The average crown spread is 106.5 feet.
    The volume of the trunk is 52,000 cubic feet.
    The estimated age is 2300-2700 years.
    The thickest outer bark is four feet.
    The trunk volume is not static, but continues to increase.
    The tree is not growing taller, but continues to add annual growth rings to its trunk.
    http://www.nps.gov/seki/shrm_pic.htm
    http://www.virtualtravel.freeuk.com/general.htm


    Oct 21 02, 6:19 AM

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