How tall can a tree grow?

The most important factor among the variables that determine the height of a tree is the light, as well as trees growing in places where there are plenty of food and water grow more efficiently. However, it is not known exactly what determines the maximum height a tree can reach. Although some models predict that a tree may be up to 120 meters tall due to mechanical wear, longer trees have been seen in history. The current theory is based on the reduction of photosynthesis in the leaf with the difficulty of carrying water in longer trees. As a tree grows, the tension caused by the water in the leaf increases due to gravity. In addition, even if the soil is moist enough, increasing the distance that the water must reach to reach the leaves can limit the growth of the leaf and the rate of photosynthesis. According to the calculations made using the current model, if the mechanical wear is ignored, the maximum height a tree can reach is around 122-130 meters. This value is also compatible with the longest tree data recorded.