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.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Sequoiadendron |
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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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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