Where can the world's tallest tree be found?

Surprisingly, this huge, coastal redwood wasn't discovered until 2006. The tree was verified as standing 115.55 m (379.1 ft) tall. The tree was found in a remote area of Redwood National and State Parks purchased in 1978. The exact location of the tree has not been revealed to the public for fear that human traffic would upset the ecosystem the tree inhabits. The tree is estimated to contain 530 m3 (18,600 cu ft) of wood and to be roughly 700–800 years old.

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Jean Stulcke

I’m glad they’re not saying where it is. Because sure enough, you let a bunch of humans near it...it will be ruined.

Algernon Bhoomz

Sequoia Sempervirens, better known as Hyperion the Califirnia Red Wood.

Mark Johnson

I think we should note a hole omit large enough to drive our cars through. Damn our forefathers were stupid.

Kevin

I believe I heard this to be true way back even before 2006.

lady draggon

No information in the answer - a bit more explanation would be good.

JRW

Shailaja Nair, if my memory is correct, General Sherman is the largest tree by volume but not height. General Sherman's location is known, unlike the tree referred to here.

Kevin Dale Streets

Jean Stulcke, I hate to admit it, but you're absolutely right.

Ann McLoughlin

Yes I have seen it on a tour of California Shailaja Nair,

illonabird

Jean Stulcke, You call someplace paradise, kiss it goodbye.

Yvette Nixon Givens

Exactly my thoughts. I have both heard of and seen via the Telly of this as well

jonnae jb

I’m reading Overstory; I had better get this right! (Great book)

Shailaja Nair

General Sherman...isn't this the name given to this tree?

Julie Brosz-Turney

The Redwoods are incredible. Hope the wildfires that are predicted for California do not materialize in this beautiful area. From California but transplant to Arizona!

Vilma Maritz

Good that they keep this location a secret as some maniac would be sure to want to cut it down.

Effren Hernandez

Maria Ofelia Roman, Put your gun back in its holster. Shrine Tree;The closest to Eureka is the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree, 50 miles to the south in Myers Flat, on the world-famous Avenue of the Giants. Unlike the others, the cleaved opening was created primarily by nature, not man.

Jack Jackal

I think this answer is lacking. Maybe this particular redwood was discovered / measured in 2006, but the Redwood National Forest have existed as some of the tallest trees in the world for a long time. What was the tallest tree before this undisclosed tree was discovered in 2006? Was it too part of the Redwoods or is it located somewhere completely different.