Sequoia sempervirens grow very tall and one of them is the world's tallest living tree. This Sequoia, named Hyperion, growing along the northern coast of California has been measured at 379.1 ft. tall. Also, the bark of the Redwood is fire resistant. Early settlers in the West used Redwood bark to insulate their homes. Not only did it provide excellent insulation, but it also provided their homes with some resistance to fire. In their native climate, summer rains are sparse if not nonexistent. They can self irrigate themselves via fog that has condensed on their large surface areas of leaves. This is why they are known as COASTAL Redwoods, since fog occurs more frequently along the coasts.
The species name "sempervirens" is translated from Latin to mean "always green".
Coast Redwoods are giant, evergreen coniferous trees with a conical crown. They are native to a narrow coastal region of California.
| Plant Types: | Perennial, Tree |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 75 feet to 250 feet |
| Width: | 25 feet to 35 feet |
| Zones: | 7a to 10a |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | Attracts birds, North American native |
| Shape: | Pyramidal |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly-Alkaline, Well-Drained |
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Plant seeds in spring, but protect from frost. Take stem cuttings in summer.
In its native climate, Redwoods grow fast (3-5 ft. per year in its early age) reaching up to 90 ft. tall in 25 years. In less favorable environments, they will max out at around 50 ft. They do well in full sun or partial shade.
Sequoias need moderate to regular water. In warmer climates, they need more water. They do well next to lawns as they can absorb water used for lawn irrigation.
May need some summer feedings for the first 5 years.
More or less pest free.