Sequoia sempervirens

Botanical name: Sequoia sempervirens
Family: Taxodiaceae ~ redwood
Common name: Coast redwood
Lab number: 1
Sunset page: 601
EBMUD page: 215-217

Plant info

Etymology:
Related species/genera:
Origin & Habitat:

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: 70-90', 60-100' (EBMUD)
W: 15-30', 25-30 (EBMUD)
Fast 

Plant type

Evergreen tree

Plant form

Pyramidal

Texture

Coarse, med-coarse, medium, med-fine, fine, other

Noteworthy characteristics

Form/silhouette, shade, largest tree in the world

Leaf

Shape: Flat, pointed, narrow needles
Surface: Smooth
Margin: Straight
Color: Green on top, grey underneath

Fruit

Round brown cones

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

Coastal and/or Inland: full sun, filtered sun, part sun

Water

Moderate

Soil preferences

Prefers moist

Fertilizer

Requires iron to keep from yellowing

Cultural tolerances

Lawn irrigation, fog, seaspray

Cultural challenges

Becomes large, can overtake a lawn

Propogation

Seeds

Pest & diseases

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Pruning

None required

Sunset zones

Hardiness

Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Lawn tree, native oak compatible, woodland gardens

Companion plants

Effect

Reference pages

Sunset:602
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