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Interesting news from Redwood Trees and other redwood news from around the world

Mural tribute to Victorian arboretum creator

Mural tribute to Victorian arboretum creator

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23rd August 2024 → 

A new 10-meter mural in Leamington Spa, England, pays tribute to Dr. John Hitchman, a Victorian-era doctor who created an arboretum. Located on a former school house he supported, the mural extends the adjacent woodland he established. Created by artists Tim Robottom and Gordon Landsburgh, the artwork depicts giant redwood trees and aims to highlight […]

This 2,000-Year-Old Redwood Tree Is Taller Than a 20-Story Building

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2nd August 2024 → 

Standing beside a redwood tree, also known as Sequoia sempervirens, is an awe-inspiring experience far surpassing viewing images. These ancient trees, capable of living over 2,200 years, can grow up to 115 feet tall and 29 feet in diameter, making them some of the tallest trees on Earth. When visiting the California Redwood area, it’s […]

This 2,000-Year-Old Redwood Tree Is Taller Than a 20-Story Building
Ribble Valley Redwood tree planting battles climate change

Ribble Valley Redwood tree planting battles climate change

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31st July 2024 → 

To commemorate Ribble Valley Council’s 50th anniversary and combat climate change, a tree planting initiative is underway across the borough. Two “golden groves” of five Giant Redwood trees each were planted at Edisford in Clitheroe and St John’s Playing Fields in Longridge, with an additional 40 trees being planted in various parishes, including the farm […]

Giant Redwood tree in Exeter to be felled after sadly deteriorating

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24th July 2024 → 

A giant redwood tree in Exeter’s Pinces Gardens Allotments is set to be felled due to significant deterioration over the past year. The tree, estimated to be over 100 years old, has 95% of its foliage turned brown and is deemed beyond saving by City Council tree experts. The 23-meter tall tree is likely a […]

Deteriorating Exeter Redwood Tree to Be Felled
Residents rally to save redwood in Palo Alto

Residents rally to save redwood in Palo Alto

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15th July 2024 → 

A large coast redwood tree in Palo Alto, California, is slated for removal, causing concern among local residents. The tree, located near Emerson Street and Rinconada Avenue, is approximately 70 feet tall with a 96-inch diameter. The property owner, Ying Wei, has been granted a permit to remove the tree due to foundational damage to […]

Sequoia sempervirens reference on Trees & Shrubs Online has been updated

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20th June 2024 → 

We are excited to see that the reference page for Sequoia sempervirens, the magnificent coast redwood, has been updated on Trees & Shrubs Online. The revised article incorporates the latest research findings and provides a comprehensive overview of this iconic tree species, which is endemic to the coastal regions of California and southern Oregon. The […]

Sequoia sempervirens reference on Trees & Shrubs Online has been updated
Sequoiadendron giganteum reference on Trees & Shrubs Online has been updated.

Sequoiadendron giganteum reference on Trees & Shrubs Online has been updated

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13th June 2024 → 

We are pleased to see that the reference page for Sequoiadendron giganteum, the giant sequoia, on Trees & Shrubs Online has been updated with the latest information. The revised article incorporates new research findings and provides a comprehensive overview of this magnificent tree species, including its distribution, physical characteristics, ecology, conservation status, and cultivation. We […]

Baltimore’s historic dawn redwood tree destroyed by lightning, ‘literally exploded’

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5th June 2024 → 

A 60-year-old dawn redwood tree, which was one of Baltimore’s most photographed trees, fell victim to lightning during Memorial Day weekend thunderstorms. The tree, located at the Cylburn Arboretum, “literally exploded” according to a nonprofit organization that partners with the city to care for the public gardens. Read the full article here → https://www.yahoo.com/news/baltimore-historic-dawn-redwood-tree-195500991.html

Baltimore’s historic dawn redwood tree destroyed by lightning, ‘literally exploded’
Iconic Redwood Stands Tall Amid Escalating Environmental Perils

Iconic Redwood Stands Tall Amid Escalating Environmental Perils

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29th May 2024 → 

Researchers climbed the iconic General Sherman Tree, the world’s largest tree located in Sequoia National Park, California, to inspect for signs of bark beetle infestation which poses an emerging threat to giant sequoias. After descending the towering 2,200-year-old, 275-foot sequoia, they reported the tree appears healthy and able to fend off any beetle attacks currently. […]

Protected Giant Redwood tree in Epping could be cut down because its damaging houses

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25th April 2024 → 

A prominent 22-meter tall landmark in Epping, known as the Giant Redwood, is causing damage to nearby properties by drawing excessive moisture from the soil, leading to subsidence and cracks in buildings. An application has been filed to remove this landmark, which has a preservation order, along with other nearby trees recommended for removal or […]

Protected Giant Redwood tree in Epping could be cut down because its damaging houses