So it turns out that trees can only grow as high as the logistics imposed by gravity allows it. Gravity limits tree growth. They have to be able to move water to their highest branches, and with every foot, the task gets increasingly difficult, resulting in smaller and smaller leaves on its highest branches.

While the world's tallest tree measures in at an impressive 377 feet, researchers believe that in ideal conditions with enough room for their roots, a Redwood or Sequoia could actually reach a mind-boggling 400 to 426 feet.