Where do redwoods get their water?

Redwoods can drink around 160 gallons (605 liters) of water per day. In the dry summer months, the trees get water from the iconic fog that blankets the forest. Redwoods get up to 40% of their water from the fog each year! The amount of water available for redwoods is changing due to climate change.



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