Are redwoods clones?

The tree trunks are ancient clones, or genetically identical copies of that parent tree. Modern coastal redwoods also reproduce by stump sprouting. If a redwood is toppled or burned, a ring of new trees often sprouts from burls around the trunk's base.



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In most cases, people are fully within their rights to cut down redwoods on their own property. You can contact your local city council or other community organization to try to make a case for the value of redwoods in the community.

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These trees are able to grow to be so tall because they're ancient and because they're well adapted to their temperate, foggy climate.

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Despite the difference in growing conditions from their native range, the giant redwoods seem to be enjoying the Scottish climate. Many of the biggest specimens in the UK are found in Scotland, with fine examples growing in other National Trust for Scotland gardens, such as Geilston and Craigievar, as well as Holmwood.

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The original Old Grove planted in 1857 by the rural innovator John Naylor contains some of the oldest coast redwoods in the UK. In 1931, the respected forester Charles Ackers bought the wood and planted the surrounding 1934 coast redwood plantation.

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Center Parcs Longleat Forest is home to the UK's tallest Giant Redwood tree. Officially confirmed by the Tree Register of the British Isles after being spotted by a tree-loving guest, the Giant Redwood measures up at 58m.

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