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

Example Sentences

Much of Sequoia National Park, including access to the General Sherman tree, is closed months after heavy storm damage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

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

Last week, officials were seen wrapping the General Sherman tree — known as the largest tree in the world by volume — in fire-resistant foil; a wrenching image in a fire-addled state.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 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