Giant Redwood Data Sheet

• Common name: Giant Redwood

• Latin name: Sequoiadendron Giganteum

• Genus: Sequoiadendron

• Height: 95 m (311 ft)

• Type: Evergreen

• Hardiness: Zone 7–9

• Conservation status: Endangered

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a conifer native to the United States. Its range extends across California.

This tree is generally found at medium altitudes, mostly from 1,400 m (4,590 ft) to 2,000 m (6,560 ft).

The Giant Redwood is a very large evergreen conifer, reaching a height of 95 m (311 ft). The trunk diameter has been recorded over 8 m. The bark is orange - brown and rough. This tree is the largest living organism by mass on earth. The needles are light green. The cones are 8 cm long and hold up to 200 seeds. Cone colour is light brown.

It can live up to 3,500 years.

The Giant Redwood is closely related to the Coast redwood, which shares many of its characteristics.

The wood is unsuitable for construction timber as it is brittle, It has a high rot resistance. Think twice before planting this super giant in your garden, i think you know why!

Growth Habit

Giant Redwood shoot growth usually starts in February and continues until September. Yearly height increases of 0.8–2.5 ft are common beyond season 3.

These were sown this year. Plants are 1 – 2 inches tall.

Saplings are in pots. I recommend they are separated into their own 4" pots when you receive them. Growth rate is medium. Plants can be kept in a cool conservatory, windowsill or outside over the winter months.

Fully hardy off to minus 18°C or colder come autumn.

Care Instructions

Keep free from competing weeds and never allow to completely dry out. Water logging should also be avoided. Trees will perform best raised outdoors in full sunny position. The growth rate is medium and will soon need re-potting to beyond a 10" pot. Once the trees reach around 1 ft high they can be set in their final planting position.

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