The tallest trees in the world, and where to admire them
Hyperion: Hyperion, a coast redwood, is the tallest tree in the world according to Guinness World Records.
Redwood National and State Parks, USA: Hyperion is found in Redwood National and State Parks, along the northern coast of California.
Mountain ash: Centurion is the name of a giant mountain ash that towers 100 m (328 ft) and has a trunk diameter of 4.5 m.
Arve Valley, Tasmania: Centurion stands in the Arve Valley in Tasmania, through which runs the Arve River.
Coast Douglas-fir: A coast Douglas-fir called the Doerner Fir that measures 99 m (324 ft) is the world's tallest Douglas fir.
Oregon Coast Range, USA: To admire the Doerner Fir you need to visit the Oregon Coast Range and trek through a Bureau of Land Management.
Sitka spruce: A Sitka spruce known as Raven's Tower reaches a height of 96 m (314 ft). It was only discovered in 2001.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, USA: The exact location of Raven's Tower is a secret, but it calls home the Prairie.
Giant sequoia: Giant sequoias are the most colossal trees on Earth. A coniferous species, sequoias grow an average 50–85 m.