Sequoiadendron giganteum
Giant Sequoia
Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) is a long-lived conifer with a thick trunk and a strongly tapered crown. Even where garden growth is smaller than in its native range, it remains a tree requiring exceptional space.
Its structure combines a narrow, columnar outline and upright growth. Growth is fast. The foliage supplies a year-round framework.
Choose a sunny, open site. Provide acidic, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.
Size
• Height: 40-60 ft+
• Width: 25-60 ft
Large old specimens may exceed the garden guide.
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 6a–8b
Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Specimen
• Woodland Gardens
- Plant type
- Conifer, Evergreen Tree
- Height
- 40-60 ft+
- Width
- 25-60 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 6a–8b
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Does not flower
- Flower color
- None
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Soil
- Acidic, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy
- Landscape use
- Provide Shade, Specimen, Woodland Gardens
- Shape
- Columnar, Oval, Pyramidal, Upright
- Bark
- Furrowed, Ridged
- Fruit
- No
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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