Fun plant fact! Giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are one of the largest tree species in the world. These fascinating plants are also native to California. This one makes its home at the Arboretum The garden is open daily from 9am-6pm. Please remember to wear face masks/coverings at all times and practice social distancing when visiting the Arboretum. Visit our website for the latest garden updates: www.arboretum.org Video taken prior to the fires by B. Young, the Arboretum’s Digital Med

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🌲 Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia uriașă) Origine: Munții Sierra Nevada, California (altitudini 1.400–2.150 m). Dimensiuni: Cel mai masiv organism vegetal din lume – până la 95 m înălțime și 11 m diametru la bază. Vârsta: Poate depăși 3.000 de ani. Scoarță: Foarte groasă (până la 60 cm), fibroasă, roșiatică, rezistentă la foc. Frunze: Asemănătoare cu ale ienupărului, mici, solzoase, dispuse pe ramuri scurte. Conuri: Ovale, de 4–7 cm, se pot deschide doar după uscăciune sau foc natural. Rezist