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013 (5) Sequoia

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Cones from one of the worlds largest trees, the Giant Sequoia. Although they are not native to Vancouver Island, we do have a few that have been planted. Perhaps the most notable one is in Beacon Hill Park across from the Petting Zoo which was planted in 1918.

 

The Giant Sequoia grows to a height of 150-250 feet and can have a base diameter exceeding 20 feet. Seed cones are 1 3/4-2 3/4 inches long. (These two cones together as I've placed them measure under 2 1/2 inches).

 

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Uploaded on July 17, 2017
Taken on July 16, 2017