Hyperion is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens D.Don, Endl.) tree in California, which is the world's tallest known living tree, measured at 116.07 metres (380.8 ft) tall in 2019. [1][3]

Nov 29, 2022 · Visitors stepping on Hyperion has resulted in the degradation of the tree’s base. The area around the tree no longer has ferns due to trampling. Since its “discovery” in 2006, this tree has …

Nov 27, 2022 · Hyperion, a redwood tree soaring to an incredible 380.8 feet (116.07 meters), is the tallest tree on Earth. Nestled in the dense forests of California, this giant stands out not just for its …

Feb 27, 2024 · Hyperion is the world's tallest living tree. This coast redwood grows on a slope, so its average height is 360 feet (116 meters) tall, and its trunk is just over 16 feet (4.94 meters) in diameter.

Aug 25, 2006 · Hyperion has the deepest redwood crown yet measured (298.23 ft (90.90 m) from treetop to lowest foliage) and contains over 550 million leaves. It is also the 7th largest tree in …

Aug 27, 2025 · Type of Tree Hyperion is a Coast Redwood, scientifically known as Sequoia sempervirens, renowned for its incredible height and longevity. This species is native to the coastal …

Jul 8, 2025 · Towering at an astonishing 380.8 feet tall, Hyperion is the tallest known living tree in the world. It is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) located in the remote wilderness of Redwood …

Apr 18, 2025 · Hyperion is the tallest of the remaining redwoods, towering 380 feet into the sky, taller than the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Big Ben, and the Saturn V rocket that powered humans to …

Discover Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree standing at over 380 feet tall! Learn what makes this redwood so special and how trees in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area can thrive with expert care from …

Nov 27, 2025 · Is the Tallest Tree in the World Hidden? No, the tallest tree in the world, named Hyperion, is not definitively hidden, but its location is closely guarded to protect it from damage. This …