Common misconception, Giant Redwoods and Giant Sequoias are not the same tree.
Sequoia Sempervirens is the Coast Redwood we see in places like San Francisco and surrounding areas. The tallest tree ever recorded was a Coast Redwood. These trees grow only along the coast in areas with plenty of moisture. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_sempervirens
Sequoia Giganteum is the giant sequoia that grows in only on western facing slopes above ~4000ft in 68 groves in the Sierras. It is the most massive single-stem tree in the world. They also get quite tall, but not as tall as the Coast Redwood. As they mature, they become effectively fireproof, but their seeds do rely on heat to germinate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoiadendron_giganteum
As far as trees go, both species grow quite fast. even as they get older, they add significant mass every year.
I know that they aren't the same, but I guess I figured that they were similar as far as environment goes. Thanks for the clarification and extra info.
Sequoia Sempervirens is the Coast Redwood we see in places like San Francisco and surrounding areas. The tallest tree ever recorded was a Coast Redwood. These trees grow only along the coast in areas with plenty of moisture. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_sempervirens
Sequoia Giganteum is the giant sequoia that grows in only on western facing slopes above ~4000ft in 68 groves in the Sierras. It is the most massive single-stem tree in the world. They also get quite tall, but not as tall as the Coast Redwood. As they mature, they become effectively fireproof, but their seeds do rely on heat to germinate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoiadendron_giganteum
As far as trees go, both species grow quite fast. even as they get older, they add significant mass every year.