Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Greenpeace'
giant redwood 'Greenpeace'
A large evergreen conifer, reaching approximately 25-40 metres in height, with a fibrous, red-brown trunk and mid green, awl-shaped, scale-like leaves arranged spirally around upright shoots. Upright cones appear after flowering and when ripe, the reddish-brown cones (5-8cm) hang down. This cultivar is named because it doesn't assume the usual red-bronze tints in winter
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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 ShelteredBotanical 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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