Sequoia sempervirens

$2.25$42.40

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Coast redwood

Worlds tallest tree and the official California state tree. Fast growing they can reach 50 to 90 feet in 25 years if climate and soil moisture are favorable. Space 15-30 ft apart.

A beautiful and symmetrical evergreen tree the rich green foliage has a feathery look that is highlighted by the cinnamon colored fibrous bark. Extremely long lived trees have gorgeous, durable rot resistant wood.

Give regular water and plenty of room and needs humidity. Mulch heavily and widely.

Lifeform: Tree

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

 

Ecological Value

When fog comes into contact with redwood trees, it condenses into liquid water and drips off the foliage onto the ground. Where it is used not only by the redwoods but by other plants as well.

Container

4-Gal, 5-Gal-O, D-40-O, D-40O, TB4-O, 5-Gal, D-40, D-40S-o, TB4, TB4S-o

Distribution

SW Oregon and NW California

Elevation

Between 0 and 3608 feet

Communities

Redwood Forest

Habitat

Coastal areas (within 60 km of the sea) experiencing a great deal of fog