Sequoias and Redwoods: The United States is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth. Sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) and redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) can reach incredible heights, with some specimens exceeding 300 feet (91 meters) tall
National Arbor Day: Arbor Day, a holiday dedicated to planting and caring for trees, was first celebrated in the United States. It originated in Nebraska in 1872, thanks to the efforts of J. Sterling Morton, who encouraged tree planting to improve the environment
Bald Cypress and the Great Dismal Swamp: The bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a unique tree species found in the southeastern United States. Some bald cypress trees in the Great Dismal Swamp, spanning parts of Virginia and North Carolina
General Sherman Tree: Located in California's Sequoia National Park, the General Sherman Tree is not only the largest known living tree by volume but also one of the oldest. Estimated to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old, this giant sequoia stands approximately
Johnny Appleseed: John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who played a significant role in the spread of apple trees across the frontier during the early 19th century
Tree Cities of America: The Arbor Day Foundation recognizes cities across the United States as "Tree Cities of America" for their commitment to urban forestry and tree conservation. To earn this designation, cities must meet certain criteria