Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, California
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal Regions, Humid climates
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune lower leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Scale, Spider mites, Tip Miners
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Red eyes, Skin irritation, Toxic
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIA sempervirens
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Redwood
Sassafras
In Hindi
Coast Redwood
Sassafras
In German
Redwoodbaum
Sassafras
In French
côte Redwood
Sassafras
In Spanish
Redwood Coast
Sasafrás
In Greek
ακτή Redwood
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
costa Redwood
sassafrás
In Polish
Wybrzeże Redwood
Sassafras
In Latin
Coast Redwood
Sassafras
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Lauroideae
Properties of Coast Redwood and Sassafras
Wondering what are the properties of Coast Redwood and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Coast Redwood and Sassafras. Coast Redwood doesn't have thorns and Sassafras doesn't have thorns. Also Coast Redwood does not have fragrant flowers. Coast Redwood has allergic reactions like Asthma, Red eyes, Skin irritation and Toxic and Sassafras has allergic reactions like Asthma, Red eyes, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coast Redwood and Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coast Redwood and Sassafras
Season and care of Coast Redwood and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Coast Redwood and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coast Redwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coast Redwood is Loam and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coast Redwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coast Redwood and Sassafras Physical Information
Coast Redwood and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Coast Redwood height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Coast Redwood and Sassafras are as follows:
Coast Redwood flower color: Not Available
Coast Redwood leaf color: Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Coast Redwood and Sassafras
Care of Coast Redwood and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coast Redwood pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune lower leaves and Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coast Redwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.