Question 1

True or false: Coast redwoods can grow over 380 feet tall, taller than the Statue of Liberty.

Accepted Answer

True. The tallest known coast redwood, Hyperion, stands at 379.7 feet—taller than the Statue of Liberty’s 305 feet.

Question 2

True or false: Coast redwoods rely solely on seeds to reproduce and cannot regrow from stumps.

Accepted Answer

False. They vigorously resprout from stumps and roots, a key survival strategy after logging or fire.

Question 3

True or false: Coast redwoods can reproduce by sprouting new trees from their roots.

Accepted Answer

True. They often form circular 'fairy rings' from root sprouts, allowing clonal regeneration after damage.

Question 4

True or false: Coast redwoods have the oldest living individual trees on Earth, over 5,000 years old.

Accepted Answer

False. Bristlecone pines hold that record at over 4,800 years; coast redwoods max out around 2,200 years.

Question 5

True or false: Coast redwoods are the fastest-growing tree species on the planet.

Accepted Answer

False. They grow fast (up to 3 feet per year), but eucalyptus and some bamboo species grow faster.

Question 6

True or false: Coast redwood bark contains tannins that make it naturally fire-resistant.

Accepted Answer

True. Tannins in the bark act as a fire retardant, helping these trees survive low-intensity wildfires.

Question 7

True or false: Coast redwoods were once widespread across the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe.

Accepted Answer

True. Fossil evidence shows they thrived in North America, Europe, and Asia during the Cretaceous period.

Question 8

True or false: Coast redwood wood is naturally resistant to termites and fungal decay.

Accepted Answer

True. Its high tannin content and low resin make it durable against insects and rot, ideal for outdoor use.

Coast Redwood Trivia Questions