The highest trees of the land is considered to be the sequoia. It conifers that grow mainly in the United States. In the first place several trees claim adjustment. Since 2006, those recognized as sequoia, called Hyperion. Its height exceeds 115 meters. Hyperion can be called even a thick tree, because its diameter is about eleven meters.
Prior to the discovery of Hyperion, the first place belonged to Sequoia Helios. Now this tree is moved to the second position. In third place is Sequoia Icarus and after the Stratosphere Giant. It is possible that will be found soon the tree which is higher than the Hyperion. In this case the title of the tallest tree of the planet will go to him.
