The Doerner Fir, the largest of its kind, held a special significance for the Pacific Northwest big-tree enthusiasts. Its ...

Authorities in Oregon are trying to extinguish a fire burning in one of the world's tallest trees. It may lower the tree's ...

Firefighters have been racing to save the centuries-old “Doerner Fir” since they received reports of on Saturday, August 16.

The largest tree in the world by volume is General Sherman, above, a giant sequoia, boasting a total of 52,508 cubic feet!

What is the largest tree? The largest tree in the world is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in California's Sequoia National Park. The tree is called General Sherman. It is about 275 ...

Hyperion, certified by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest living tree, is officially off-limits to visitors. Anyone who is caught near the tree can face up to six months in jail and a ...