Giant Redwood
Sequoiadendron Giganteum
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.

Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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