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Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sierra Redwood, Big Tree

Plant photo of: Sequoiadendron giganteum
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Acacia Software/Mullany

 

Description

This dense, rapid grower has the potential to attain a height of 300' and 40'-50' spread at maturity. Its small foliage has a gray green to blue green color, which is awl-shaped and spreads all around the shoot. The bark, with its highly distinctive red brown color and soft, thick, resilient nature, becomes furrowed with age. The 2"-3" cones produced by this tree are attractive as well.

 

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.