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| Sequoiadendron giganteum
Giant sequoiaA key to its longevity, the very thick bark is spongy to the touch, furrowed, reddish-brown and exfoliating in thin strips for many centuries, becoming gray-brown and hardened in very old age. In their youth the bark is smooth and gray without any hint of red. As trees age, the lower branches are lost showing off the handsome reddish brown bark that develops. The 1-2' thick bark serves as an excellent insulator, protecting the tree from forest fires. |
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