How old are redwood trees UK?

The lifespan of these trees are equally as large - up to 3000 years! If you come across a large Giant redwood in the UK it's only going to be 100 to 150 years old based on the fact they were only introduced in the 1850's. They can grow to an average height of 50–85 m and the trunk diameters can range from from 6–8 m.



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