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giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) is the world's most massive tree, known for its immense size, longevity, and reddish-brown fibrous bark. Native to California, it

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Sunlight

Full sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily).

Watering

Consistent moisture for young trees, deep watering for mature trees during dry spells.

Soil

Deep, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam.

Temperature

Extremely hardy, tolerating a wide range from very cold winters to warm summers.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not needed for mature trees; young trees may benefit from balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily).

Water

Consistent moisture for young trees, deep watering for mature trees during dry spells.

Soil

Deep, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam.

Temperature

Extremely hardy, tolerating a wide range from very cold winters to warm summers.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not needed for mature trees; young trees may benefit from balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

50-85 m

Spread

6-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Dormancy

Winter (reduced growth)

Leaf Color

Blue-green, Dark green

Leaf Type

Scale-like

Flower Size

4-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Americus gigantea (Lindl.) Hanford
Gigantabies wellingtoniana (Seem.) J.Nelson
Sequoia wellingtonia Seem.
Steinhauera gigantea (Lindl.) Kuntze ex Voss
Taxodium giganteum (Lindl.) Kellogg & Behr
Washingtonia americana Gordon
Washingtonia gigantea (Lindl.) Carrière
Wellingtonia californica Sarg.
Wellingtonia gigantea Lindl.
Wellingtonia pendula Briolay-Goiffon ex Carrière
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyCupressaceae
  • genusSequoiadendron
  • speciesSequoiadendron giganteum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

No known significant toxicity to humans or pets.

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