Sequoia sempervirens 'Soquel'

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Soquel Coast Redwood

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

The Soquel Coast Redwood is an evergreen tree that quickly reaches 70'-90' tall and 14'-30' wide. This tree has bluish-green, fine textured foliage with branchlets that slightly turn up at the end of the horizontal branches. This CA native prefers full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. It needs moist, acidic, well draining soil. Cones appear in spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

60-100'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Park

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.