General Sherman tree

American  

[jen-er-uhl shur-muhn tree] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl ˈʃɜr mən ˌtri /

noun

1. the largest giant sequoia in Sequoia National Park and, in volume, the largest living tree specimen in the world, having a height exceeding 274 feet (83.5 meters) and an age of about 2,500 years.

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Etymology

Origin of General Sherman tree

First recorded in 1900–05

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General Sherman tree

The Giant Forest includes the General Sherman tree, the largest living thing on earth by volume.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2021

On Friday, forest staff unwrapped the base of the General Sherman tree after danger from the fire had passed.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2021

Both fires erupted Sept. 9 amid a massive lightning storm that sent dozens of bolts shooting into the dense forest, home to groves of giant sequoia trees, including the famed General Sherman tree.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2021

Although the fires are not near the General Sherman tree or any of the other groves of giant trees, they are considered a “threat” to the sequoias, said Ruggiero.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2021

That could include one in the area near the General Sherman tree set for a few weeks from now, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2019