Centurion (tree)

The Centurion is the tallest Swamp Gum (Eucalyptus) tree (Eucalyptus regnans F.Muell.) in the world, thus making Eucalyptus regnans the third tallest tree species in the world after Coast Redwood and Coast Douglas-fir and the tallest angiosperm in world. The tree is located in southern Tasmania, Australia and is 99.6 metres (327 ft) tall. Discovered in August 2008 by employees of Forestry Tasmania while analysing the data collected by LiDAR system used in mapping and assessment of state forest resources.

Centurion (tree)

The Centurion is the tallest Swamp Gum (Eucalyptus) tree (Eucalyptus regnans F.Muell.) in the world, thus making Eucalyptus regnans the third tallest tree species in the world after Coast Redwood and Coast Douglas-fir and the tallest angiosperm in world. The tree is located in southern Tasmania, Australia and is 99.6 metres (327 ft) tall. Discovered in August 2008 by employees of Forestry Tasmania while analysing the data collected by LiDAR system used in mapping and assessment of state forest resources.