About
This large, upright, evergreen conifer with a vigorous yet slender growth habit and dense, bright-green foliage. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, with exceptional fungal resistance, it is the third cultivar in Cornelius Kools’ 'Healthy Mammoth' series.
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, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 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