Coast Redwood
Sequoia sempervirens
Also listed as Taxodium sempervirens, Condylocarpus sempervirens
Also known as Coastal Redwood, California Redwood, Redwood
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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.
Why grow it
Coast redwoods offer unmatched height and longevity compared to other conifers suitable for temperate climates, making them valuable for large-scale conservation plantings and demonstration forests in appropriate regions. Unlike most ornamental conifers, they tolerate shade and develop character through natural pruning by coastal fog and wind. They are far less practical than Douglas fir or western hemlock for typical forestry or landscape use outside their narrow native range along the California and southern Oregon coast.
Watch out for
These trees require consistently high humidity and abundant summer fog or irrigation to thrive; inland plantings often decline gradually from drought stress even when soil moisture appears adequate. Their massive size at maturity demands space planning measured in centuries rather than decades, and branch drop from wind or snow load can be hazardous near structures or utility lines.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Cupressaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Coastal California
Native to: California, Oregon
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Coast Redwood grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Coast redwoods offer unmatched height and longevity compared to other conifers suitable for temperate climates, making them valuable for large-scale conservation plantings and demonstration forests in appropriate regions. Unlike most ornamental conifers, they tolerate shade and develop character through natural pruning by coastal fog and wind. They are far less practical than Douglas fir or western hemlock for typical forestry or landscape use outside their narrow native range along the California and southern Oregon coast.
Watch out for
These trees require consistently high humidity and abundant summer fog or irrigation to thrive; inland plantings often decline gradually from drought stress even when soil moisture appears adequate. Their massive size at maturity demands space planning measured in centuries rather than decades, and branch drop from wind or snow load can be hazardous near structures or utility lines.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Cupressaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Coastal California
Native to: California, Oregon
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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