About
Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Blauer Eichzwerg' is a compact, dwarf cultivar of the giant sequoia producing the characteristic spongy, red-brown bark and scale-like, blue-green leaves of the species on a slower-growing plant. A rewarding and ornamental conifer for a medium-sized 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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toSouth America
Care notes
CultivationRequires cool, deep, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Weather damage may affect late blooms and foliage so in many areas it will give a better display under glass
PruningCut down stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown with heat in spring, or by division in spring as growth begins
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus