Other common names
big tree, giant sequoia, mammoth tree, Sierra redwood, washingtonia, wellingtonia
Synonyms
Sequoia wellingtonia
Sequoia gigantea
Conifers Trees
A very large and long-lived evergreen tree that has been known to reach upwards of 90 metres or so in height in its natural region of origin. As a young tree it, has a densely branched, conical habit. As the tree matures, the branches are more widely spread and conspicuously downswept. It has sharp, blueish-green, awl-shaped leaves 6-12mm long arranged spirally round the shoots. Upright cones appear after flowering and when ripe, the reddish-brown cones (5-8cm) hang down. Ideally suited to being planted as a specimen in a large park or garden.
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand, Clay
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres