This conifer has a stout trunk that is up to 12m (40ft) in diameter at the base with red-brown deep fissured bark and spreading branches that form a conical habit that narrows with age. It has scale-like bluish-green leaves and produces female mid-green cones.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Sequoiadendron giganteum is naturally found in California North America growing in well-drained, deep fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

The Giant Redwood is a majestic tree that is grown in avenues or as a specimen plant in large gardens or parks but is not suitable for urban gardens.The timber has been widely used for construction and cabinetwork. It is slow growing establishes in 4 to 8 years and is long lived. ID 1059

Sequoiadendron(se-kwoy-a-DEN-dron) giganteum(gi-GĂN-tee-um)

Cupressaceae(kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees