Sequoia sempervirens

Sequoia sempervirens - bark

Sequoia sempervirens

Sequoia sempervirens

Sequoia sempervirens - bark

Sequoia sempervirens

Sequoia sempervirens

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(Coastal Redwood) Native to the west coast of North America, Sequoia sempervirens is a very tall, fast growing, evergreen tree with dark green foliage and a distinctive narrow, conical shape.

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Native to the west coast of North America, Sequoia sempervirens is a very tall, fast growing, evergreen tree with dark green foliage and a distinctive narrow, conical shape. They have a thick layer of soft, spongy, reddish bark that helps insulate the tree from wildfires in its natural habitat.

Mature trees are capable of reaching more than 90 m in height and living for over 2000 years. Sequoia sempervirens is a truly majestic tree and walking through a grove of these is akin to walking through a cathedral.

Can be grown as a single specimen tree or planted in groups for added impact as we have done in our gardens here.

Position: Full sun.
Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil. Sequoia sempervirens does not enjoy shallow, chalky soils.
Hardiness: Hardy. In the U.K Sequoia sempervirens appreciates some shelter from cold winds.
Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
Habit: Eventually a very tall tree with a conical, upright habit.
- Height: 50+ m (164 ft) in the U.K.
- Spread: 10 m (32 ft).

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Large (15m+)
Growing Conditions: Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Evergreen, Ornamental Bark, Habit - Architectural

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