Also inside the Fairy Glen you will find a spectacular specimen of Giant Redwood.
Very large and long-lived evergreen redwood conifer
A huge tree with a flared base to its trunk
One of the largest growing trees in the world
Height up to 52m in the UK and up to 70m in the Sierras
Can live for over 3,000 years
Reddish, rough, spongy bark which protects the tree from forest fires
Leaves are small, scale-like and arranged in spirals
Provides nectar and pollen for bees
Due to prolific logging in the past in North America, it is now under threat and is listed as an endangered species.
16 specimens, signposted and detailed for the enjoyment of visitors to Craigtoun Country Park.
