Giant Sequoia
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Also listed as Sequoia gigantea, Sequoia wellingtonia
Also known as Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia, Sierra Redwood
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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.
Why grow it
Giant Sequoia grows faster and larger than other conifers suitable for cool mountain climates, making it useful where a specimen tree of exceptional scale is desired. Unlike many other large conifers, it tolerates the moisture-rich soils typical of higher elevations and offers aesthetic value through its distinctive reddish bark and fine texture.
Watch out for
This species requires consistent moisture during establishment and does not adapt well to hot, dry climates or low-elevation regions with intense summer heat. Young trees may take several years to develop the vigor and scale for which the species is known, and spacing must account for eventual massive size.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Cupressaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sierra Nevada mountains, California
Native to: California
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 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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Giant Sequoia grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Giant Sequoia grows faster and larger than other conifers suitable for cool mountain climates, making it useful where a specimen tree of exceptional scale is desired. Unlike many other large conifers, it tolerates the moisture-rich soils typical of higher elevations and offers aesthetic value through its distinctive reddish bark and fine texture.
Watch out for
This species requires consistent moisture during establishment and does not adapt well to hot, dry climates or low-elevation regions with intense summer heat. Young trees may take several years to develop the vigor and scale for which the species is known, and spacing must account for eventual massive size.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Cupressaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sierra Nevada mountains, California
Native to: California
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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