Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern United States
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Giant Sequoia
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Séquoia géant
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Aesculus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Giant Sequoia and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.