The Tallest Trees in the World: Hyperion and Tower

JAKARTA – There are a number tree highest in this world which many people probably know. One of them is even said to exceed building height 35 floors high.

Talking about trees, of course it’s not surprising if they can have a very high size. With roots firmly planted in the ground, these trees have grown tall over time.

So, what trees are among the tallest in the world? Here are some of them!

List of Tallest Trees in the World

1. Hyperion

Hyperion is a coastal redwood (sequoia sempervirens). Quoting TreeHugger, this tree is recorded by Guinness World Records as the tallest in the world.

First discovered in 2006, Hyperion has a height of 380 feet and 9.7 inches or about 116.07 meters. This figure is estimated to be higher when compared to a 35-storey building.

This skyscraper tree is estimated to be between 700 and 800 years old. If it weren’t for the damage done by the woodpecker, Hyperion might have grown even taller.

2. Tower

This tropical tree has a size of about 330 feet or 100.8 meters. Quoting Live Science, its very high shape makes scientists know it by the name ‘Tower’.

Menara is a type of tropical tree known as Yellow Meranti (Shorea Faguetiana). The species is a member of the Dipterocarpaceae which thrives in the rainforests of the humid plains of Southeast Asia.