The Hyperion in Redwood Park in northern California is the world’s tallest living tree. The tree stands at a height of 380.3 feet and is approximately 700-800 years old.

To put that in perspective, the tree is nearly 70 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty and 63 feet higher than Big Ben. Hyperion holds an impressive 18,600 cubic feet of wood, showcasing its massive structure. Even a pine cone from the tree is triple the size.

Forestry researchers Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor discovered the redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) in 2006. Given the tree’s gigantic stature, it is astonishing that it took that long. However, the exact location is still a well-guarded secret.

The foliage is characteristic of arid environments due to the plumbing challenges of drawing water up the tree. The volume of wood it contains is also 530 cubic meters (18,600 cubic feet), indicating the massiveness of its structure.

The Paradox tree in Redwood Humbolts Park will pass the Hyperion tree in height by 2031.

Comparison of Renowned Tall Trees

Name	Height (feet)	Location	Species
Hyperion	380.3	Redwood Park, California	Sequoia sempervirens
Paradox	372	Humboldt Redwoods State Park	Sequoia sempervirens
General Sherman	275	Sequoia National Park	Sequoiadendron giganteum
Douglas Fir	327	Oregon	Pseudotsuga menziesii