Botanical Name: Common Names:
Sequoiadendron giganteum Giant Sequoia, Giant Redwood, Sierra Redwood, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees, Conifers Conical, Pyramida, Upright
Description:
Very large evergreen conifer tree with blue-green needle-like foliage, fruiting pine cones and an upright pyramidal shape. Grows to 80-90m tall in it's native conditions, but in Australia this plant is likely to grow 30-40m tall. Ideal for large properties.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Park And Gardens, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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