Sequoia sempervirens – Redwood, Coastal redwood

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Sequoia sempervirens – Redwood, Coastal redwood

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A fast-growing conifer that can grow in its natural region of origin to heights of 120 m with a trunk diameter of 9 m. In Europe, it grows to about 50 m with a trunk diameter of about 2 m. The orange-brown bark, which is very soft and fibrous, is striking. The horizontally protruding branches are arranged in garlands. The young twigs are edged, first green and later reddish-brown. Juvenile plants have dense branches, but the tree becomes more open as it matures. The underside of the needles, about 2.5 cm long, grow pressed up against the branch and have 2 white stoma stripes. The needles are arranged in 2 rows and are slightly shorter on the young lateral branches. After flower, small, ovoid cones appear. A special characteristic of this tree is that its wood is inflammable, consequently it is used frequently. Saplings especially are sensitive to frost.
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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Height
40 -50 (120) m, fast growing
Crown
narrow pyramidal, later column-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
dark orange-brown, very thick, soft and fibrous
Leaf
needles, arranged in spiral shape, dark green, 1.5 - 2.5 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable
Fruits
hanging, ovoid cones, about 1.5 - 3 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
sandy, loamy soil, well-permeable
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good, also tolerates sea wind
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Northern California, USA
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Specimen conifer acid 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
Trees for coastal areas
Frequently asked questions
Sequoia sempervirens

Sequoia sempervirens can eventually reach a height of 40 -50 (120) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sequoia sempervirens is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 40 -50 (120) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Sequoia sempervirens is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sequoia sempervirens 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.

Sequoia sempervirens blooms in december.
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