Naturally, this giant sequoia tree is the world's largest tree by volume, and is located in the heart of Sequoia National Park. For what famous general is this tree named?

The tree known as General Sherman is among the tallest, widest, and oldest trees on the planet, standing almost 275 feet tall, with a diameter of 25 feet, and an estimated volume of just over 52,000 cubic feet. It's approximately 2,500 years old.

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