In which US state do most coast redwoods grow?
AnswerCalifornia
Coast redwoods grow in a narrow coastal belt, almost entirely in California.
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Redwood facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about redwood trees, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What feature helps redwoods survive forest fires?
AnswerVery thick bark
Redwood bark can be about a foot thick and contains little flammable resin.
Going deeper
Coast redwoods get extra moisture in dry summers from what?
AnswerCoastal fog
Redwood needles capture fog, which drips to the ground and can also be absorbed directly.
Which redwood relative drops its needles every autumn?
AnswerDawn redwood
The dawn redwood is deciduous, unlike its evergreen coast redwood and giant sequoia cousins.
Besides California, coast redwoods naturally grow in which state?
AnswerOregon
The coast redwood's native range reaches just over the border into southwestern Oregon.
Expert level
Giant sequoias grow naturally in which mountain range?
AnswerSierra Nevada
Wild giant sequoias grow in groves on the western slopes of California's Sierra Nevada.
Which chemicals in redwood bark and wood help it resist insects and decay?
AnswerTannins
Tannins give redwood its reddish color and help protect it from insects, fungi and rot.
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