Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia. An evergreen conifer with red-brown bark and grey-green leaves on drooping branches. Produces cones. Max Height 25m to 80m. Max Spread 7m to 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sequoiadendron giganteum
An evergreen conifer with red-brown bark and grey-green leaves on drooping branches. Produces cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Sequoiadendron |
|---|---|
| Species | giganteum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25m, 80m |
| Family | Taxodiaceae |
| Spread | 7m, 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical, Columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
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