[header] How to identify a redwood tree [title] Find your location on a map to identify which redwoods are common to that area. [step] Redwoods do not grow everywhere, so make sure to look only in the areas where they are found. [substeps] Giant redwoods were first discovered in the sierra nevada mountain range and can be found in national parks throughout california. 
Coast redwoods are the tallest redwoods and are only found along the california coastline. * dawn redwoods are primarily located in remote areas of china.