Monroe (tree) Monroe (tree) Monroe is a huge giant sequoia tree in Giant Forest, a sequoia grove where the largest tree in the world lives - the General Sherman. The Monroe tree is the tenth largest giant sequoia in the world. It was named by Wendell Flint. Nearby trees include the Washington Tree which was once the second largest tree in the world, but since it lost half its trunk in 2005 many sequoias are now larger. The Monroe tree has dull bark and no distinguishing features except for its great size and massive top. It was measured in 1980 by Wendell
Chandelier Tree trees. Because of the damaging effects of carving through trees, the trend of creating tunnel trees has long passed. The two giant sequoia drive-through trees have both fallen: But two walk-through tunnel trees still stand: Two other drive-through coast redwood trees (taller and more slender than giant sequoias) still stand. These are also along US 101 in northern California, in Klamath and Myers Flat. Chandelier Tree The Chandelier Tree in Drive-Thru Tree Park is a tall coast redwood tree in Leggett, California with a wide by high hole cut through its base to allow a car to drive through. Its