Sequoiadendron giganteum - 300-350 CM C230

Description
This shrub is well tolerated by frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sequoia gigantea, Wellingtonia gigantea.

Bulletpoints
* windproof, cannot be built over

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Big tree is conical and upright in structure and has a translucent crown.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

fruit
Red-brown, oval cones. The young cones have a green colour.

Use
Solitary

Root
Sequoiadendron giganteum is a taproot or heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branched roots.