By Melissa Kay
The Redwood National Park, located near Orick, California, is a forest of redwoods, Douglas-fir, huckleberry bushes and many other trees and plants. Redwood National Park boasts an incredible ecosystem, from seaside to forest to prairie. The entire park is beautiful, but the main attraction tends to be the coast redwood trees.
Location
The north coast of California has the perfect environment for redwoods to grow and flourish due to the climate and the damp air from the Pacific Ocean.
Growth
Redwoods are the tallest trees in the world. At Redwood National Park, the coast redwoods reach an average height of 200 feet.
Age
Redwoods can live as long as 2,000 years. It is common for them to live 600 years.
Reproduction
The redwoods reproduce through regeneration. The sprouts come from a stump or roots of a downed or damaged tree.
Defense
Coast redwoods have a natural defense against insects because of the high tannin content of their wood. They also are resistant to fires thanks to their thick bark.
About the Author:
Melissa Kay is an independent contractor, proofreader and freelance writer with an education and background in business management, finance, health and information technology. As a proofreader, she has proofed and edited multiple published books. As a writer, she is published on sites such as Travels.com, Trails.com, Rsportscars.com and eHow.com.
