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Giant Sequoia
Sequoiadendron giganteum
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
The world's largest tree by volume, Giant Sequoia is an enormous conifer with reddish-brown fibrous bark and soft, feathery foliage. It thrives in cool mountain climates and requires adequate moisture and protection from extreme heat.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 8bpH Range
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
climax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sierra Nevada mountains, California
Native to: California
Function & Care
biomass/mulchwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation