These two sequoia trees are twos of the biggest trees in the world and amongst the largest living organism on the planet. General Sherman Tree stands at a height of 83.8m. The trunk is 11.1m in diameter at its base and has a total volume of 1487 cubic metres which gives it an approximate weight of 1385 tons. It is estimated to be between 2300 and 2700 years old.
General Grant Tree has a height of 81.5m and has a diameter of 8.8m at its base and is approximately 1800 years old. Named after Ulysses Grant it was proclaimed the United States' national christmas tree by President Calvin Coolidge.
