Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
शतावर
In German
Giant Sequoia
Gemüsespargel
In French
Séquoia géant
Asperge
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Asparagus
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Asparagus
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Asparagus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Asparagus
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Asparagus Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Asparagus are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Asparagus
Care of Giant Sequoia and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.