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Three Lions / Getty Images file. A road runs through a tall redwood tree in this file photo from 1955. Officials would not disclose the location of Hyperion, the world's tallest tree, for fear that too many visitors could damage the delicate ecology of the California forest where it lives. msnbc.com news services.
Facts About California Redwood Trees. 1  Giant Sequoias are commonly considered the largest living things on Earth, due to the fact they are the tallest and are the biggest in width. 2  Giant Sequoias only grow in Californiaâs Sierra Nevada Mountains. The oldest known giant redwood trees in California are more than 3,000 years old. 2  The bark of Giant Redwood Trees can be as thick as 4 feet, and helps make them fire resistant. 3  In addition, fires actually help redwoods survive by wiping out smaller trees that would eventually take over.