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What is the root growth pattern of a Redwood? How deep and high is it?

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Redwood roots are relatively shallow (only 5 or 6 feet) though they can extend out over 100 feet from the base of the trunk.

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Is the Redwood a federally protected tree?

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No, it is not protected by the federal government.

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How tall are redwood trees?

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Pretty tall, depending on age. They can grow to 379 feet, or 115.5192m. The tallest redwood tree (found in California) is slightly taller than a football field is long.

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How can I tell the age of a redwood tree?

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You have to count the rings around the trunk, so you can only find out the age for sure after a tree has been cut down.

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I believe that plants can't be male or female, because they don't have a sex. Is this correct?

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Some plants are, in fact, female or male. The male plants' parts are usually smaller and produce pollen, while the female plants' parts are larger to receive the male pollen and to produce plant seeds. For example, a gingko biloba tree can be male or female. Most plants, however, have both female and male parts together. A good example of the dual parts is a common flower, the daisy. The yellow center you see is the male part, and you can see the end of the female part as the slight bulge just underneath the head of the flower.

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What is a giant redwood?

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A giant redwood is one way of referring to the redwood species sequoiadendron giganteum. Also called the giant sequoia, this tree is the largest tree on earth. See the "General Sherman" tree in Sequoia national park.

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