Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum'

giant redwood 'Pendulum'

A large, evergreen tree that reaches approximately 15 metres in height and 3-4 metres in width. It has a broadly weeping, very irregular growing habit, with branches hanging down sharply and some growing in a horizontal, undulating pattern. It has blueish-grey, awl-shaped leaves 6-12mm long arranged spirally round the shoots and a striking reddish-brown, soft and fibrous, deeply grooved 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. Requires protection from cold winds.