Filoli Coast Redwood

Sequoia Sempervirens 'Filoli'

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Overview

The Sequoia sempervirens 'Filoli', or Filoli Coast Redwood, is an iconic evergreen conifer renowned for its majestic stature. It reaches heights of up to 300 feet, with a base spanning up to 25 feet in diameter. This redwood variety displays a conical form with a deeply furrowed, reddish-brown bark. Preferring moist, well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA zones 7-9, adding vertical grandeur and timeless elegance to landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Filoli Coast Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens 'Filoli') — is an iconic evergreen conifer renowned for its majestic stature

Filoli Coast Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens 'Filoli') — It reaches heights of up to 300 feet, with a base spanning up to 25 feet in diameter

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Filoli Coast Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens 'Filoli') — is an iconic evergreen conifer renowned for its majestic stature

Filoli Coast Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens 'Filoli') — It reaches heights of up to 300 feet, with a base spanning up to 25 feet in diameter

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