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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Healthy Mammoth Three'

A large, upright, evergreen conifer with a vigorous yet slender growth habit and dense, bright-green foliage. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, with exceptional fungal resistance, it is the third cultivar in Cornelius Kools’ 'Healthy Mammoth' series

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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Cupressaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Sequoiadendron is a tall evergreen tree with soft, red-brown bark, flame-shaped when young, becoming more irregular with maturity. Short awl-shaped leaves are arranged spirally on the shoots, and ovoid cones become red-brown when mature

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. See conifer cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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