Plant Description
Sequoia sempervirens
Coastal Redwood, the sole living species in the Sequoia genus of the cypress family Cupressaceae (previously classified in Taxodiaceae), stands as an evergreen, monoecious tree with remarkable longevity, living up to 2,200 years. It holds the distinction of being the tallest tree on Earth, soaring to heights of up to 379 feet with a diameter at breast height reaching 26 feet.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 50 ft |
| Mature Height | 300 ft or more |
| Growth Rate | Up to 3-10 ft per year |
| Life Span | Up to 2,000 years |
| Moisture Use | |
| Drought Tolerance | Not drought tolerant |
| Deer Browse | No, but young trees are susceptible to goring/antler rubbing |
| Wildlife Value | |
| Timber Value | |
| Resprout Ability | High potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 7 |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Gymnospermae |
| Division | Pinophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Cupressales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Sequoia |
| Species | S. sempervirens |
