Top 10 Biggest Trees In The World

Have you ever wondered what the biggest trees in the world are? Or where they are located? If so, this article is for you. Today we are going to take a look at the top ten biggest trees in the world.

The world is a vast and wonderful place, with all sorts of different environments and ecosystems. Within these ecosystems stand some of the largest and oldest living things on the planet: trees.

Trees are some of the most impressive and diverse creatures in nature. With over 60 000 species, they come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. How they manage to grow, regrow, adapt and survive in the wild is truly astonishing.

Some trees are so big they can house entire ecosystems of plants, animals, and insects within their trunks or branches. Others have incredibly deep and vast root systems that can be explored for miles and some even manage to survive despite being completely hollow.

But what about trees that are the biggest of the big? Which trees are the biggest? And where can you find them?

Top 10 biggest trees in the world.

If we were to actually name the top 10 biggest trees in the world, only Giant Sequoias would make the list. And they would take up all ten spots!

However, it would seem unfair to leave out all other types of trees, so we have compiled a list of the top ten biggest trees in the world. This will consist of different tree species ranked based on their trunk volume.

So without further ado, here are ten of the biggest trees in the world:

1. General Sherman Tree - The biggest tree in the world based on trunk volume.

• Location: Sequoia National Park, California, USA
• Trunk volume: 52,508 cubic feet (1484.96 m³)
• Height: 275 feet (83.79 meters)
• Circumference: 102.68 feet (31.19 meters)
  
  
  

The General Sherman Tree is the largest tree by volume in existence. It's so tall and mighty that it was named after a Union General during the American civil war, William Tecumseh Sherman.

The giant sequoia lives up to its name of being huge too - measuring over 100 feet around! That makes it almost twice as big as any other ever measured on Earth. Even more impressive, this behemoth of a tree has been standing tall for over 2000 years.

Did you know? Despite having one enormous trunk, four massive branches, and two large ones splitting off from them near their tops, The General still manages an intimidating height of 275 feet into the sky above California's Sequoia National Park.

2. Grogan's Fault - The biggest coast redwood in the world.

• Location: Redwood National Park, California
• Trunk volume: 31,320 cubic feet (893.18 m³)
• Height: 379 feet (115.54 meters)
• Circumference at breast height: 33ft 11in (11.38m

Grogan's Fault is the biggest coast redwood in existence today. It is located in the Redwood National Park, California.

The tree has an enormous trunk volume of 31,320 cubic feet and a height of 379 feet. Grogan's Fault also sports a healthy girth measuring 33ft 11in around its base! This behemoth redwood was measured on April 29th, 2012 by Michael Taylor and Mario Vaden.

The coast redwood is the tallest tree species on earth and one of the fastest-growing too, with some individuals sprouting up to 365 feet in just 60 years! Grogan's Fault has quite a history, however - it was named after an Irishman called Pat Grogan who had lived down by its roots for many years. It is now part of the protected Redwood National Park.

Did you know? The bark of a coast redwood can grow up to one inch per year, making trees some of the fastest growing in the world.

3. Tāne Mahuta – The biggest hardwood tree in the world.

• Location: Waipoua Forest, Northland Region of New Zealand
• Trunk volume: 52,513 cubic feet (1485 m³) 
• Height: 379 feet (115.79 meters)

This particular Kauri has been nicknamed "Tāne Mahuta" which means "Lord of the Forest". The Tāne Mahuta is a giant hardwood tree located in Waipoua Forest, Northland Region of New Zealand. This tree is one of the biggest hardwoods in existence and has a trunk volume of 52,513 cubic feet.

It is 379ft in height and has a girth of 33ft 11in measured at breast height - this makes it an impressive and mighty tree! The Tāne Mahuta was given its name by the Maori people who are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand.

The Tāne Mahuta is a living monument and is protected by law in New Zealand. It is an important cultural icon for the Maori people.

The most impressive thing about Tāne Mahuta is its age; it has been standing for over 1400 years! As such, this giant kauri tree holds a special cultural and spiritual significance to both Māori people and Europeans alike who have come here from all around the world just to see it with their own eyes. In fact, some scientists think that Tane might be as old as 2000 or even 3000 years!

Did you know? At 379 feet tall, this is New Zealand's largest living creature – after humans! It also has a huge girth measuring 42ft around which makes up about half its total height above ground level. Scientists believe there are three further trunks hidden underground too– one at 315 feet, one at 130 feet, and another at 16ft!

4. Cheewhat Giant Tree - The largest living Western redcedar

• Location: Cheewhat Lake, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
• Trunk volume: 11,500 cubic feet (330 m³)
• Height: 400ft (121.92m)

The Cheewhat Giant is the largest living Western redcedar in the world and also the largest known tree in the whole of Canada.

The Cheewhat Giant is located in Cheewhat Lake, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The tree has a trunk volume of 11,500 cubic feet and is 400ft tall - making it one of the tallest trees in the world!

It was discovered by forestry workers in 1957 and was soon after named after the lake it stood beside. The tree became part of Cathedral Grove – a protected forest area on Vancouver Island - in 1973.

Today, tourists can visit this impressive tree and marvel at its size! It really is an incredible sight to behold.

Did you know? Western redcedars are some of the largest conifers in the world. They can live to be over 1000 years old and have been known to reach heights of up to 400ft!

5. Rullah Longatyle – The Largest Eucalyptus Tree in the World

• Location: Mount Compass, Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia
• Girth: 20.77m

Rullah Longatyle is the largest Eucalyptus tree in the world at approximately 400 years old! It stands tall towering 110ft (33m) above ground level and has a whopping girth of over 20 meters - that's more than 66 feet around!!

The Rullah Longatyle can be found on Mount Compass, Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia. This eucalyptus giant was named after an aboriginal tribe called "Thalanyji" which means "red kangaroo". The name actually came about due to its resemblance to red kangaroos when swaying in the wind with their large limbs flailing outwards like arms! You may not think so by looking at the picture, but this tree is absolutely massive!

The Gullah Longatyle was discovered in 1988 by a man called Murray Schulz. At first, it was thought to be two trees, but upon closer inspection, it was found that they were actually one large tree! The Rullah Longatyle became part of the Yankalilla National Park in 1990 and attracts many tourists who come to see this impressive giant up close.

Did you know? Eucalyptus trees are some of the tallest flowering plants in the world and can grow up to 400ft tall (122m)! They also have extremely wide girths - some reaching over 33ft (11m) around!

6. Eucalyptus regnans(Two Towers)

• Location: Mountain Ash, Tasmania, Australia
• Height: 321ft (98.41m)
• Girth: 17.37ft (53.05m)

The Two Towers is a Eucalyptus regnans tree located in Mountain Ash, Tasmania. The trees are the tallest flowering plants on Earth and have been growing here for over 500 years!

In 1872, a surveyor called Henry Howden initially measured the trees at 200ft (61m) each. This was then increased to 321ft and 98.41m respectively during an updated measurement in 2010!

The Two Towers can be found within Watagans National Park where visitors are welcome to marvel at these impressive beauties up close. In fact, Tasmania is not only home to the tallest flowering plant on Earth but also has some of Australia's largest eucalyptus trees including the 'El Grande' which stands over 400ft tall!!

Did you know? The Eucalyptus regnans tree - known as "mountain ash" by Australians – belongs to a genus of more than 700 species that are mainly native to Australia! They are some of the tallest flowering plants in the world and can reach heights of up to 321ft (98.41m)! They also have some of the widest girths, with some measuring up to 17.37ft (53.05m) around.

7. Red Creek Fir

• Location: Red Creek, Oregon
• Height: 375ft (114.31m)
• Girth: 17.37ft (53.05m)

The red creek fir is a Douglas Fir tree located in the Red Creek area of Oregon. It is the largest living thing in Oregon and the seventh-largest tree in the world!

The red creek fir was discovered by logger Jerry Freeman who named it after the creek it grew next to. The tree became part of a protected forest reserve in 1983 and has been attracting many tourists since then!

In 2011, a new measurement revealed that the red creek fir had reached a height of 375ft (114.31m), making it taller than any Doug Fir trees known to date! It also has a girth of 17.37ft (53.05m), making it one of the widest trees in the world!

Did you know? The red creek fir was discovered by logger Jerry Freeman who named it after the creek it grew next to. The tree became part of a protected forest reserve in 1983 and has been attracting many tourists since then!

8. Queets Spruce

• Location: Queets River, Washington
• Height: 400ft (121.92m)
• Girth: 19.69ft (60m)

The Queets spruce is a Sitka Spruce tree located in the Queets River of western Washington state. It's not only one of America's largest trees but also its oldest! The exact age is unknown, however, it has been dated at around 500 years old or more! This makes it older than some European countries including England and Scotland!!

In 1994, the Queets spruce was added to Olympic National Park where many visitors come to marvel at its impressive size up close...especially during Autumn when all the needles on the branches turn bright yellow this behemoth really stands out!

The Queets Spruce measures 400ft (121.92m) tall and has a girth of 19.69ft (60m). It is currently the eighth largest tree in the world!

Did you know? The Queets spruce was added to Olympic National Park in 1994 where many visitors come to marvel at its impressive size up close. It measures 400ft (121.92m) tall and has a girth of 19.69ft (60m).

9. Gothmog

• Location: Tasmania, Australia
• Height: 420ft (128.01m)
• Girth: 18.90ft (57m)

The Gothmog is a Eucalyptus regnans tree located in Campbell Town on the island of Tasmania. It's known as one of the few trees in the world with a girth of over 50ft!

In 1872, surveyor Henry Howden measured it as 200ft (61m) tall. This was then increased to 321ft and 98.41m during an updated measurement in 2010 making it one of Australia's tallest trees!!

The Gothmog stands at 420ft (128.01m), which makes it taller than Big Ben and around half its age – this behemoth is thought to have sprouted around 500 years ago! It also has a girth of 18.90ft (57m).

Did you know? The name 'Gotham' comes from Old English for 'Goat home'. Gotham City first appeared on American soil in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939).

10. Lost Monarch Tree - The fifth-largest redwood tree.

• Location: Sierra Nevada, California
• Height: 424ft (129.02m)
• Trunk Volume: 12,514 cu ft (350.91m)
• Girth: 24.38ft (73.49m)

The lost monarch tree is a giant sequoia located in the Sequoia National Park of California. It's one of the most massive trees on Earth and has been growing for over 3000 years!

In 1992, the lost monarch was measured as 424ft (129.02m) tall making it the tallest tree in the world at that time! It also had a girth of 24.38ft (73.49m), making it one of the widest trees in the world too!