Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trees are mind-blowing organisms, and I wanted to make a quick video about the various cool facts I learned while visiting Redwoods National and State Parks this past fall! One of the more interesting things I learned was that Coast Redwoods can absorb water directly from the abundant fog along their range in the west coast. Water can enter into their stomata and help the plant get more water during dry spells. Their thick bark and fire tolerance is worthy of

Full-blown forest in a greenhouse The species used is Sequoia sempervirens, also known as coastal redwood. This is the work of Ryan Neil and his team at @BonsaiMirai #Bonsai #BonsaiForest #BonsaiUSA #AmericanBonsai #PacificNorthWest #Forest #Nature #Trees | Bonsai Society

California redwood trees, primarily coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) and giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), have a history spanning millions of years. Fossils indicate their ancestors thrived 100 million years ago across North America. As climates shifted, redwoods retreated to California’s fog-drenched coast and Sierra Nevada slopes. Coast redwoods, growing over 370 feet tall, and giant sequoias, with trunks up to 30 feet wide, became icons of resilience, surviving logging and fire

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