This page contains specific information about giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) '959', which can be found at Schovenhorst Country Estate in Putten. The girth of the tree is 3.98 m measured at a height of 1.30 m (Apr 8, 2013, Leo Goudzwaard). Its height is exactly 40.00 m (Apr 8, 2013, laser with Sine method (e.g. Nikon Forestry 550 laser rangefinder), Leo Goudzwaard).
The growth rate shown in the table shows the yearly average increase in girth since the last measurement. This value only gives an indication of the growth rate, since every measurement could be done at slightly different heights and during different periods of the year.
Growth rate
The girth was measured more than once:| Year | Girth@1.3 m | Girth@1.5 m | Measurement | Growth rate |
| 2007 | 3.69 m | 3.53 m | Jeroen Philippona | - |
| 2010 | 3.92 m | ? | Leo Goudzwaard | 8 cm/year |
| 2013 | 3.98 m | ? | Leo Goudzwaard | 2 cm/year |
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The photos are provided by Jeroen Philippona.