Sequoia sempervirens 'Filoli'
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A fast growing, very large and long-lived evergreen tree with an open and loose growing habit. It has thick, fibrous, soft and spongey reddish-brown bark and bright blue-green linear leaves approximately 1-2cm long, spirally arranged. Small hanging brown cones are produced after inconspicuous flowers. Ideally grown as a specimen in a large park or garden.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sequoia sempervirens 'Filoli' (Sequoia sempervirens 'Filoli')
- 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 · Autumn · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sequoia sempervirens 'Filoli'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Sequoia sempervirens 'Filoli'
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Sequoia sempervirens 'Filoli' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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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