There is one giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) along the Daalhuizerweg in Velp (municipality of Rheden).
The girth of the tree is 5.80 m measured at a height of 1.30 m (2005, Jeroen Philippona). Its height is around 30.00 m (2005, measurement method unknown, Jeroen Philippona). This tree was planted around the year 1885 ± 10, which makes it around 128 ± 10 years old (?, Oct 1, 2011).
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.
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The girth of the tree is 5.80 m measured at a height of 1.30 m (2005, Jeroen Philippona). Its height is around 30.00 m (2005, measurement method unknown, Jeroen Philippona). This tree was planted around the year 1885 ± 10, which makes it around 128 ± 10 years old (?, Oct 1, 2011).
Growth rate
The girth was measured more than once:| Year | Girth@1.3 m | Measurement | Growth rate |
| 1993 | 5.60 m | ? | - |
| 2005 | 5.80 m | Jeroen Philippona | 2 cm/year |
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