How long does a General Sherman Tree last?
Typical lifespan
2,200–2,700 yr
A giant sequoia in California, the largest known single-stem tree on Earth by volume.
Estimated age of about 2,200-2,700 years; giant sequoias can exceed 3,000.
How that compares
General Sherman Tree against things of a similar time.
General Sherman Tree 2,200–2,700 yr
Galapagos tortoise 80–177 yr
Fin whale 80–114 yr
Blue whale 70–90 yr
Great white shark 50–73 yr
Saltwater crocodile 65–100 yr
Whale shark 60–130 yr
African elephant 50–70 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.000444 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about General Sherman Tree
- How much does a General Sherman Tree weigh? 1,900 t
- General Sherman Tree vs Water tower Side by side
- General Sherman Tree vs London Eye Side by side
Common questions
- How long does General Sherman Tree last?
- General Sherman Tree lasts 2,200–2,700 yr. Estimated age of about 2,200-2,700 years; giant sequoias can exceed 3,000.
Related pages
- How much does a General Sherman Tree weigh? 1,900 t
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a American alligator last? 35–70 yr
- How long does a American bison last? 15–25 yr
- How long does a bald eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a American black bear last? 18–30 yr
- How long does a coyote last? 6–14 yr
- How long does a elk last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a white-tailed deer last? 3–20 yr
- How long does a Canada goose last? 10–24 yr
- How long does a raccoon last? 2–16 yr
- General Sherman Tree vs Water tower Side by side
- General Sherman Tree vs London Eye Side by side
Sources
- United States Geological Survey — USGS (Public domain (US Government))