King Stringy: 282 Feet (86 Meters)
All hail the king! King Stringy, a Eucalyptus obliqua tree, reigns in Tasmania, Australia. Named for its thick, stringy bark, this majestic tree is also known as messmate stringybark or Tasmanian oak.
Alpine Ash in Florentine Valley: 288 Feet (88 Meters)
Standing tall in Tasmania's old-growth forests, the Eucalyptus delegatensis, or alpine ash, showcases its towering presence. Also dubbed gum-topped stringybark or white-top.
Neeminah Loggorale Meena: 298 Feet (91 Meters)
Eucalyptus globulus, or blue gum, graces Tasmania's Blue Mountains National Park. Close to clearcut areas, this giant exemplar of the eucalyptus family was spared from cutting.
White Knight: 301 Feet (92 Meters)
In Tasmania's Evercreech Forest Reserve, a posse of manna gums known as the White Knight reigns supreme. These Eucalyptus viminalis trees have stood tall for centuries.
Yellow Meranti in Borneo: 309 Feet (94 Meters)
Shorea faguetiana, a yellow meranti tree, stands tall in Sabah's Danum Valley Conservation Area, on Borneo island. Its impressive stature contributes to the rich biodiversity of the region.
Unnamed Giant Sequoia: 314 Feet (96 Meters)
Some giant sequoias, like the General Sherman, reach staggering heights exceeding 300 feet. The General Sherman, located in California's Sequoia National Forest, is also the largest tree in the world by volume.
Raven's Tower: 317 Feet (97 Meters)
Nestled in California's Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Raven's Tower, a Sitka spruce, commands attention. Its exact location remains a secret, preserving the mystique of this towering giant amidst other notable trees like Big Tree and Corkscrew Redwood.