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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant redwood)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 10m
max. spread
Ultimate height 80m
max. height
Time to maturity 50-100 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Sequoiadendron giganteum

Other names: Giant redwood, Wellingtonia, Sierra redwood, Big tree, Giant sequoia


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Genus: Sequoiadendron

Species: S. giganteum - S. giganteum is a very tall, columnar, evergreen coniferous tree with downcurved branches, fissured, red-brown bark awl-shaped, grey-green leaves and oval, mid-green cones that persist for many years.

Sequoiadendron giganteum is: Evergreen

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Stem: Reddish-brown in All seasons

Habit: Narrowly columnar

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Specific diseases: Honey fungus

General care

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant redwood) will reach a height of 80m and a spread of 10m after 50-100 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree

Cultivation: Grow in a large area in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds when young.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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