Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Giant Sequoia
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Séquoia géant
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Prunus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry
Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.