Plant Description
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Giant Sequoia is an excellent showstopper tree for properties with lots of space. It has dense, gray-green foliage and distinctive reddish bark.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 50 ft |
| Mature Height | 300 ft or more |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast (in ideal conditions) |
| Life Span | Up to 2,000 years |
| Moisture Use | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Not drought tolerant |
| Deer Browse | No, but young trees are susceptible to goring/antler rubbing |
| Wildlife Value | High |
| Timber Value | High |
| Resprout Ability | High potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 6-8 |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Gymnospermae |
| Division | Pinophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Cupressales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Sequoiadendron |
| Species | S. giganteum |
