Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Black Currant
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Black Currant
In German
Giant Sequoia
Black Currant
In French
Séquoia géant
groseille noire
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
negro Grosella
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
groselha-preta
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Ribes
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Currant
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Black Currant Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Black Currant are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Currant
Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Black Currant 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 Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.