The California redwood tree was designated the official state
tree of California in 1937. There are actually two species of
California redwood trees, the Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and the Giant
Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). The coast redwoods
are the tallest trees in the world, reaching heights of up to
about 380 feet.
California Redwood Forests and Parks
Information about the world famous redwood forests of California
and where to find the best redwood groves, state parks, and
national parks in California.
California Coastal Redwoods
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Coast Redwood State Parks
California state parks featuring redwood trees from Del Norte County
in the north to Monterey County in the South.
Giant Sequoia Redwoods
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Sequoia Redwood Parks in California
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park
- Giant Sequoia National Monument
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- Yosemite National Parks
Other State Symbols of California
Natural Attractions in California
Cultures of California
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