Sequoiadendron giganteum – Big tree, Giant Sequoia, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia

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Sequoiadendron giganteum – Big tree, Giant Sequoia, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia

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Particularly impressive conifer that can grow in its natural habitat to heights of more than 100 m and a trunk diameter of up to 12 m. The crown diameter reaches 35 – 40 m. In Europe, it grows to heights of 30 – 50 m with a crown diameter of about 8 – 9 m. The fibrous bark can be 30 – 60 cm thick, enabling the tree to protect itself against forest fires. The reddish brown branches hang down slightly and the ends grow upwards. The sharp, bluish green needles are 1 – 1.2 cm long on the main branches and 0.3 – 0.6 cm on the young twigs. Sequoiadendron is a monoecious tree with reddish brown, ovoid cones appearing after flowering. At first the cones are upright, but once they ripen, after the 2nd year, they hang down. The tree is difficult to transplant. The trunk of the largest tree in the world, the General Sherman, a Sequoiadendron giganteum. Photographed in Sequoia National Park in California (USA).
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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250/300 high
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400/450 high
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450/500 high
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500/600 high
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600/700 high
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700/800 high
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1000/1200 high
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Specifications
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Height
30 - 50 (100) m, fast growing
Crown
pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
reddish brown and soft, fibrous trunk, deeply grooved
Leaf
needles scaly and sharp, bluish green, 1 - 1.2 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable
Fruits
upright cones, hanging when ripe, reddish brown, 5 - 8 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, preferably nutrient-rich
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Sierra Nevada mountains, California, USA
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving suitable for shadow suitable for wet soil can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green fast growing non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
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Frequently asked questions
Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum can eventually reach a height of 30 - 50 (100) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sequoiadendron giganteum is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 30 - 50 (100) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Sequoiadendron giganteum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sequoiadendron giganteum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sequoiadendron giganteum blooms in october.
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