Wawona Tree
| Wawona Tree | |
|---|---|
Wawona Tunnel Tree, June 1918 | |
| Species | Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) |
| Location | Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California, US |
| Coordinates | 37°30′53″N 119°35′42″W / 37.51470°N 119.59494°W |
| Date felled | February 1969 |
The Wawona Tree, also known as the Wawona Tunnel Tree, was a famous giant sequoia that stood in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California, United States, until February 1969. It had a height of 227 feet (69 m) and was 26 feet (7.9 m) in diameter at the base.
The origin of the word Wawona is not known. A popular story claims Wawō'na was the Miwok word for "big tree", or for "hoot of the owl". Birds are considered the sequoia trees' spiritual guardian.