Sequoiadendron giganteum
Sierra Redwood, Big Tree
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.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Constant
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
Design Styles
Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
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.