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Redwoods
Sequoia Sempervirens
The coast redwood is the tallest of all trees, reaching a height of three hundred and fifty feet. The redwood tree grows only in certain conditions. At one time these trees grew in Alaska, Greenland, Europe, and most of the United States. Today they have retreated to the northern coast of California. A few scattered groves still can be found in China, Japan, and Formosa. Several characteristics make the coast redwood unique. Perhaps its greatest asset is its extreme resistance to the ravages of time. These trees and their lumber are highly resistant to insects and disease. We have found sound logs that have been lying on the forest floor for so long that mature trees have grown over them, yet these logs have produced a high quality lumber. This characteristic is one of the main reasons why redwood lumber is so highly valued. The old growth redwood has been called the world's most durable lumber. Having worked with wood most of my life, I would have to agree that in an exterior application, such as decks, windows, doors, mudsills, and siding, this lumber is incomparable. Today, with logging techniques and corporate greed being what they are, old growth redwood lumber is fast becoming a relic of the past. We at Pinocchio's are fully committed to the well being of this tiny planet. In our area of work we take a very active approach to the well being of our forest.