Coastal Redwood. An evergreen conifer with soft red-brown bark and pointed needle-like deep green leaves, silvery white beneath on horizontal or downcurved branches. Produces cones. Max Height 20m to 30m. Max Spread 6m to 9m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sequoia sempervirens
An evergreen conifer with soft red-brown bark and pointed needle-like deep green leaves, silvery white beneath on horizontal or downcurved branches. Produces cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Sequoia |
|---|---|
| Species | sempervirens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Coastal Redwood |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20m, 30m |
| Family | Taxodiaceae |
| Spread | 6m, 9m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical, Columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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