Hyperion (tree)

Hyperion is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in California that is considered the world's tallest known living tree, measuring 115.92 m (380.3 ft).[2]

For other uses, see Hyperion (disambiguation).
Hyperion
SpeciesCoast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Coordinates41°12.3′N 124°1.0′W[1]
Height115.92 m (380.3 ft)
Volume of trunk530 m3 (18,600 cu ft)

Hyperion was discovered on August 25, 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor.[3] The tree was verified as standing 115.55 m (379.1 ft) tall by Stephen Sillett. It was found in a remote area of Redwood National Park purchased in 1978.[4] It is estimated to contain 530 m3 (18,600 cu ft) of wood.[5] The park also houses the second and third known tallest trees, named Helios and Icarus.[6] Hyperion is estimated to be 700 to 800 years old.[7]

The exact location of the Hyperion tree is nominally secret but is available via internet search.[8] In July 2022, the Redwood Park superintendent closed the entire area around the tree, citing "devastation of the habitat surrounding Hyperion" caused by visitors.[1][9]

Researchers have said that woodpecker activity at the top may have prevented the tree from growing taller.[7]

See also

References
  1. "Should I Hike to Hyperion?". Redwood National Park. National Park Service. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. Fish, Tom (2021-10-18). "The 25 tallest trees in the world". Newsweek. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  3. Preston, R (2006-10-09). "Tall for its age – Climbing a record breaking redwood". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  4. Schrepfer, SR (1983). The Fight to Save the Redwoods: A History of Environmental Reform, 1917–1978. Madison, Wisconsin: The University of Wisconsin Press. pp. 130–85. ISBN 978-0-299-08850-7.
  5. Preston, R (2007). The Wild Trees: A Story Of Passion And Daring. Allen Lane Publishers. p. 284. ISBN 978-0-8129-7559-8.
  6. "The Tallest tree in the World – Facts about Hyperion - FactPros". FactPros. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
  7. Martin, G (2006-09-29). "World's tallest tree, a redwood, confirmed". SFGate. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  8. Harrell, Ashley (2021-01-05). "Why you should skip seeing Hyperion, the tallest tree in the world". SfGate.
  9. Alexis Benveniste (1 August 2022). "Want to see the world's tallest tree? You could get fined $5,000". Washington Post. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
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