Skip to content
← Plant Database
coast redwood

coast redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 7bZone 9b

The world's tallest tree, coast redwoods are massive evergreen conifers with fibrous, reddish-brown bark and soft, feathery foliage. They thrive in coastal regions with high humidity and consistent moisture but are rarely suitable for typical home gardens.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
200–250′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 7bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9b

pH Range

57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Succession Role

climax

Native to the United States

Native Range

Coastal California

Native to: California

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting