Taiwan is home to many ancient trees, but few are as awe-inspiring as the towering Taiwania. This episode explores the unique characteristics of this majestic tree and the thriving ecosystems it supports. Taiwania cryptomerioides, or Taiwania, is an evergreen cypress tree closely related to the California Redwoods. Reaching heights of up to 90 meters and trunks up to four meters in diameter, the Taiwania is truly a giant of the forest. Its lineage dates back to the mid-Jurassic period, making it a living relic of Earth’s distant past. Join plant biologist Trevor and Jason, a chef and amateur plant enthusiast, as they step into the world of the Taiwania. Together, they climb one of these remarkable trees as part of a conservation effort and explore its features up close. Discover the secrets of this spectacular tree, the life it sustains, and the other traits that make the Taiwania a true marvel of nature in this episode of Botanical Wonders.