When a redwood tree trunk increases in diameter (not height), this is a result of:

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The growth in the diameter of the redwood tree trunk is due to the activity of lateral meristems. The lateral meristems, including vascular cambium and cork cambium, increase the girth of the trunk by producing new tissue on the inside and outside of the trunk, respectively. The shoot apical meristems and axillary buds are responsible for the height growth and branching of the tree. Floral meristems are responsible for the production of flowers.

When a Redwood Tree Trunk Increases in Diameter (Not Height)