The General Sherman Tree is a giant sequoia in Sequoia National Park, California, and it’s the largest tree on Earth by volume. Standing at an impressive 275 feet tall and with a base diameter of 36.5 feet, it’s hard not to feel small when you stand beneath it. This tree is over 2,200 years old, making it one of the oldest living things on the planet. Despite its massive size, it’s still growing every year. Named after Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman, this tree is a true marvel of nat