Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum. Wellingtonia, Giant Sequoia, Coast Redwood, Sierra Redwood. The Giant Redwood is a spectacular tree; it is long-lived and huge and holds the distinction of being the largest living thing on the Earth, by volume! It can live for more than 3000 years! This phenomenal specimen is native to California, where it grows on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Giant Redwoods are classified as an evergreen conifer, with small leaves that are a light bluey-green, awl-shaped, and arranged spirally on the shoot.

Name: Sequoiadendron giganteum

Approx. Height and spread: 20M x 8M

Position: Full sun – part shade

Soil Ph: All

Moisture: Moist, but well drained.

Hardiness: Hardy