RANK

TREE

HEIGHT

DESCRIPTION

1

Hyperion (Sequoia sempervirens)

115.85 meters

(380.3 feet)

Discovered in 2006, Hyperion is the tallest known living tree, located in California's Redwood National Park.

2

Tall Tree (Sequoia sempervirens)

114.58 meters

(376.3 feet)

Another remarkable coastal redwood, this tree is also found in California and is renowned for its height.

3

Alpine Ash (Eucalyptus delegatensis)

100 meters

(328 feet)

Native to the Australian Alps, this eucalyptus species can reach impressive heights in its natural habitat.

4

Centurion (Eucalyptus regnans)

99.6 meters

(327.5 feet)

This mountain ash tree, located in Tasmania, is recognized as the tallest flowering plant in the world.

5

The Stratosphere Giant (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

87.5 meters

(287.4 feet)

A giant sequoia located in California's Calaveras Big Trees State Park, it is known for its massive size.

6

Thorny (Eucalyptus delegatensis)

87.0 meters

(285.4 feet)

Another species of eucalyptus, this tree is also found in Tasmania and known for its remarkable height.

7

The General Sherman (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

83.8 meters

(275 feet)

Known as the largest tree by volume, General Sherman is located in Sequoia National Park and is a massive giant sequoia.

8

Prometheus (Pinus longaeva)

82.6 meters

(271 feet)

A Great Basin bristlecone pine located in Nevada, Prometheus was the world's oldest non-clonal tree before it was cut down in 1964.

9

The President (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

75.6 meters

(247.7 feet)

Located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park, this giant sequoia is among the largest trees by volume.

10

The Senator (Taxodium distichum)

37.0 meters

(121.4 feet)

A bald cypress tree located in Longwood, Florida, The Senator was one of the oldest and tallest cypress trees before its destruction.