Sequoia gigantea (Lindl.) Decne.

Scientific Name: Sequoia gigantea (Lindl.) Decne.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Cupressaceae / Sequoiadendron J. Buchhol/ Sequoia gigantea (Lindl.) Decne.

<i>Sequoia gigantea</i> (Lindl.) Decne.
General Information
Usda SymbolSEGI3
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsSEGI3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Sequoia gigantea (Lindl.) Decne. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-24
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum130
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim400
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)40
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationConical
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)200.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee35
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound90720
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Sequoia gigantea</i> (Lindl.) Decne.

<i>Sequoia gigantea</i> (Lindl.) Decne.

<i>Sequoia gigantea</i> (Lindl.) Decne.

<i>Sequoia gigantea</i> (Lindl.) Decne.

<i>Sequoia gigantea</i> (Lindl.) Decne.

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