and they never will be since the conditions where they are growing are radically different than those in their natural environment.
it might be interesting to note that south of where the giant coast redwoods grow is an area called the pygmy forest. because of some soil and geologic conditions, coast redwoods, firs, and other trees have become stunted in their growth, and live as natural bonsais. a walk the edge of the forest - not far from its center - brings you to the massive and tall trees. it's mind boggling to see the difference. Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: Mark Roberts >Go here: http://www.jamesbalog.com/ and click on the "TREES" tab at the top >of the page. Jack didn't quote all the URL's I posted. > > > >Thanks Shel. > > > >O MY GOD. > > > >I knew they were big, but that's humungantic! > > Cotty, you could pop over to Bath and see one or two in person. > Seriously. They're not quite as tall (yet), but they do have a redwood > and a sequoia in the Royal Victoria Park in Bath, England. Planted there > 3-4 hundred years ago after explorers brought seeds back from the new > world :) We were surprised (to put it mildly) to see these trees in > Britain while walking through the park a few years ago. > > > -- > Mark Roberts > Photography and writing > www.robertstech.com
