Sequoia
Coast redwood
- Height × spread
- 3m – 110m × 1m – 20m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Please ask in store about availability
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
A single species genus that boasts the tallest tree in the world. They grow naturally in a narrow coastal zone in California in the USA. It is similar to the chunkier Sequiadendron. Australians believe some of their eucalyptus may once have been taller before the immigrants cut them down. There are also claims that the marvellous Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) once had specimens of that height until again, these were felled.
- Foliage colour
- Cream, Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Column, Cone, Weeping
- Height
- 3m – 110m
- Spread
- 1m – 20m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Coloured stems, Architectural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Planting
Protect & support young trees
Attach a newly planted tree or tall shrub over 1m to a tree stake to give support and prevent windrock. Use a tree guard to stop tree bark being eaten by animals, especially in areas with deer - removing bark injures a tree and in worst case can kill it.