coastal redwood
Also known as: Californian evergreen redwood; Californian redwood; redwood
A fast growing, very large and long-lived evergreen tree/conifer that can grow to 120 metres in its natural region of origin. It has striking thick, fibrous, soft and spongey reddish-brown bark and slightly drooping branches with dark green linear needle-like leaves that are arranged in two rows. Small hanging brown cones are produced after inconspicuous flowers. Ideally grown as a specimen in a large park or garden. Saplings are especially sensitive to frost.
Scientific classification
- Species
- coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
- Genus
- Sequoia
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of coastal redwood
Distribution map
Western USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of coastal redwood
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coastal redwood care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPruning is not necessary but it is one of the few conifers that will coppice, or make new shoots from the base if cut down
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root softwood cuttings in summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to light dappled shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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