Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Europe
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
-
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Applemint Tree
In German
Giant Sequoia
Applemint Baum
In French
Séquoia géant
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Mentha
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Applemint
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Applemint Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Applemint are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Applemint
Care of Giant Sequoia and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.