Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'
giant redwood 'Glaucum'
A very large, evergreen tree that reaches approximately 25-40 metres in height. It has a narrow, pyramidal shape when young that broadens as it matures. It has blueish-grey, awl-shaped leaves 6-12mm long arranged spirally round the shoots and a reddish-brown, soft and fibrous trunk. 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.
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Blue Grey Silver | Brown |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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 seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root softwood cuttings in summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
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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