Sequoia sempervirens
Coast Redwood, Redwood
Description
This fast-growing, aromatic tree has soft, dark green foliage with long needles appearing in flat sprays and brown, barrel-shaped cones that appear after 1 year. Its soft, red-brown bark is fiberous and furrowed. Particularly after mechanical damage, this tree will stump sprout to form new, young trees around the stump. Avoid planting in areas of high foot traffic.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Seascape, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.