About
Upright cones appear after flowering and when ripe, the reddish-brown cones (5-8cm) hang down. A large evergreen conifer, reaching approximately 25-40 metres in height, with a fibrous, red-brown trunk and mid green, awl-shaped, scale-like leaves arranged spirally around upright shoots. This cultivar is named because it doesn't assume the usual red-bronze tints in winter.
About the genus
Sequoiadendron is a tall evergreen tree with soft, red-brown bark, flame-shaped when young, becoming more irregular with maturity. Short awl-shaped leaves are arranged spirally on the shoots, and ovoid cones become red-brown when mature
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. See conifer cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility