Overview

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum Compactum' is a bushy conifers in the genus Sequoiadendron, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum Compactum' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and low maintenance.

About

Sequoiadendron giganteum is a species of coniferous tree, classified in the family Cupressaceae in the subfamily Sequoioideae. Giant sequoia specimens are the largest trees on Earth.

About the genus

Sequoiadendron is a genus of evergreen trees, with three species, only one of which survives to the present:Sequoiadendron giganteum, extant, commonly known as wellingtonia, giant redwood and giant sequoia, growing naturally in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California † Sequoiadendron chaneyi, the predecessor of Sequoiadendron giganteum, found mostly in the Nevada area of the Tertiary Colorado Plateau until the late Miocene †Sequoiadendron tchucoticum Late Cretaceous; Enmyvaam River Basin, Russia

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sequoiadendron

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum Compactum' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conifers, Trees

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Architectural, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum Compactum'

Propagation

Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Frequently asked questions