Giant Redwood

Sequoiadendron Giganteum

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Overview

Sequoiadendron giganteum, or Giant Redwood, is an awe-inspiring coniferous tree, reaching heights up to 300 feet. With a potential trunk diameter over 20 feet, it demands ample space. This long-lived species boasts a pyramidal canopy and deeply furrowed, reddish-bark. Hardy in Zones 6-8, it requires well-drained soil. Best showcased as a solitary specimen or in spacious groupings, offering majesty and scale to expansive landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — is an awe-inspiring coniferous tree

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — is an awe-inspiring coniferous tree

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — reaching heights up to 300 feet

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — With a potential trunk diameter over 20 feet, it demands ample space

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — This long-lived species boasts a pyramidal canopy and deeply furrowed, reddish-bark

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — Hardy in Zones 6-8, it requires well-drained soil

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — offering majesty and scale to expansive landscapes

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — Best showcased as a solitary specimen or in spacious groupings

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — is an awe-inspiring coniferous tree

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — reaching heights up to 300 feet

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — With a potential trunk diameter over 20 feet, it demands ample space

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — This long-lived species boasts a pyramidal canopy and deeply furrowed, reddish-bark

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — Hardy in Zones 6-8, it requires well-drained soil

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — offering majesty and scale to expansive landscapes

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — is a preeminent species revered for its imposing stature and grandeur

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — Originating from the western slopes of Sierra Nevada

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — In a designed landscape, it serves as a stately centerpiece or a monumental feature.<br><br>Growing in U.S

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — this coniferous titan is notably one of the largest tree species on Earth

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — the Giant Redwood can attain heights exceeding 250 feet with a robust trunk diameter up to 30 feet

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 8

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — although in a garden setting

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — Given their potential size

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — they typically reach up to 60 to 80 feet tall

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — awl-shaped leaves that persist year-round

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — The tree's foliage comprises blue-green

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — reddish-brown bark that can be up to 2 feet thick

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — the Giant Redwood requires well-drained soil with regular moisture and full sun to partial shade exposure

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — providing constant verdancy in the landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — offering substantial fire resistance

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — the Giant Redwood has a thick

Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — conifer / tree for full or half

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