Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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 branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Black Oak
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Black Oak Tree
In German
Giant Sequoia
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
Séquoia géant
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Quercus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cherokee
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Oak
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Black Oak Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Black Oak are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Oak
Care of Giant Sequoia and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.