Monroe (tree)
Monroe is a huge giant sequoia tree in Giant Forest, a sequoia grove where the largest tree in the world lives - the General Sherman. The Monroe tree is the tenth largest giant sequoia in the world. It was named by Wendell Flint.
Description
The Monroe tree has dull bark and no distinguishing features except for its great size and massive top. It was measured in 1980 by Wendell Flint and Mike Law; they calculated its volume to be 40,177 cubic feet (1,137.7 m3), this is 6,172 cubic feet (174.8 m3) larger than the famed Grizzly Giant tree in Mariposa Grove yet it is still 12,331 cubic feet (349.2 m3) less than the General Sherman Tree, largest of all sequoias.
Dimensions
| Height above base[1] | 247.8 ft | 75.5 m |
|---|---|---|
| Circumference at ground[1] | 91.3 ft | 27.8 m |
| Estimated bole volume[1] | 40,104 cu ft | 1,136 m3 |
References
- "The Largest Giant Sequoias by Trunk Volume" (PDF). National Park Service - Sequoia and Kings Canyon. December 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- "Monroe Tree - Famous Redwoods". famousredwoods.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
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