About
Sequoiadendron giganteum, the giant sequoia or big tree, is one of the world's most massive living organisms � a huge, long-lived, evergreen conifer to 85 m producing deeply furrowed, spongy, cinnamon-red bark and small, scale-like, awl-shaped, dark-blue-green leaves. A magnificent and awe-inspiring specimen for a large, open garden.
About the genus
Sequoiadendron is a monospecific genus of massive, long-lived evergreen conifers � among the world's most massive living organisms � with deeply furrowed, spongy, cinnamon-red bark and small, scale-like, awl-shaped leaves. Magnificent specimens for large, open gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.